Pope Leo exalts first American saint as a model for Christians for her care of migrants (opens original article in a new tab)

Pope Leo honored Mother Frances Cabrini, the first American saint, during a visit to her birthplace in Italy, highlighting her work with migrants and urging others to follow her example.

• Pope Leo visited Sant'Angelo Lodigiano in northern Italy to honor Mother Frances Cabrini, the first American saint
• Pope Leo emphasized Cabrini's work with migrants and urged young people to follow her example
• Cabrini, known as the patron saint of migrants, established schools, hospitals, and orphanages globally