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Pope Leo XIV urges Latin American bishops to visit flocks

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 3:26 PM UTC · How we work

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Pope Leo XIV urged Latin American bishops to personally visit their flock.
His letter, dated Sept. 8, was released on Sept. 19 to mark St. Turibius’ canonization centenary.
He highlighted St. Turibius of Mogrovejo’s missionary example for modern shepherds.
He called for Eucharistic adoration to become a pastoral priority.
He asked bishops to support priests, seminarians and new clergy with brotherly care.

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Pope Leo XIV urged Latin American bishops to personally visit their flock.
His letter, dated Sept. 8, was released on Sept. 19 to mark St. Turibius’ canonization centenary.
He highlighted St. Turibius of Mogrovejo’s missionary example for modern shepherds.
He called for Eucharistic adoration to become a pastoral priority.
He asked bishops to support priests, seminarians and new clergy with brotherly care.