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Pope Leo XIV names former missionary in Cuba as new bishop of Venice, Florida

Pope Leo XIV names former missionary in Cuba as new bishop of Venice, Florida

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The bishop-designate has extensive missionary experience, serving 12 years as a missionary in Papua New Guinea before a series of assignments in Cuba. The post Pope Leo XIV names former missionary in Cuba as new bishop of Venice, Florida first appeared on OSV News.

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