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Pope Leo XIV exalts first American saint Cabrini as a model for Christians for her care of migrants
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk Nicole Winfield And Brian Hendrie, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details of the visit are available from KPRC 2 Houston, which reported on the pope's trip.
Pope Leo XIV recently visited northern Italy, where he stopped by the birthplace of Mother Frances Cabrini, the first American saint. During his visit, he highlighted Cabrini as a model for Christians to care for migrants in need. Details of the visit are available from KPRC 2 Houston, which reported on the pope's trip.
The visit comes as the pope has been at odds with the Trump administration over its migrant policies. Further information about the pope's visit and his comments on migrant care can be found through KPRC 2 Houston, serving the Sugar Land , TX area.
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Category: local Published: June 20, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) Reading time: 1 min
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