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Pope Leo XIV calls on Latin American bishops to lead from ground, not ‘behind a desk’

Pope Leo XIV calls on Latin American bishops to lead from ground, not ‘behind a desk’

Monday, September 21, 2026

Pope Leo XIV reminded Latin American bishops that true shepherds go out and care for their flock rather than lead from behind a desk. The post Pope Leo XIV calls on Latin American bishops to lead from ground, not ‘behind a desk’ first appeared on OSV News.

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