Queens Priest Appointed Bishop of Palm Beach, Florida by Pope Leo
CBS New YorkDecember 19, 20251 min2,513 views
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- π‘ A beloved priest from Our Lady of Sorrows in Corona, Queens, Father Manuel de Jesus Rodriguez, has been appointed the new Bishop of Palm Beach, Florida.
- π― This appointment is seen as another surprise move by Pope Leo, who is beginning to influence the church in the United States.
Father Rodriguez's Background
- π§ Father Rodriguez expressed utter disbelief upon hearing the news, initially questioning if it was an AI prank.
- π¬ He is known as a charismatic priest who successfully guided his parish through the COVID-19 pandemic, which heavily impacted Corona with over 100 deaths.
- π A native of the Dominican Republic and a US citizen since 2018, he is fluent in four languages and has been a strong advocate for immigrants facing ICE enforcement.
Potential Impact and Future Role
- π His new diocese is located near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago in Florida.
- π£οΈ Political commentator Christopher Hail suggests Rodriguez could be a strong voice for Catholic values, particularly on immigration, and might challenge the president.
- π Rodriguez emphasizes promoting faith, compassion, and solidarity, especially in current times.
- ποΈ He will return to Queens for Christmas before heading to Florida in the new year.
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