¿Qué significa ser obispo? Una catequesis de León XIV al episcopado latinoamericano (de riqueza espiritual y pastoral para cualquier sacerdote)

Pope Leo XIV sent a letter to the bishops of Latin America to mark the 3rd centenary of the canonization of Saint Toribio de Mogrovejo, the patron of the Latin American episcopate. The letter, written following a request from the Episcopado peruano, uses the rite for the reception of a cathedral to offer a catechesis on the meaning of the episcopal ministry.

The Pope reflects on his own experience serving as a bishop in Peru, noting that the faith of the people there helped him understand the role of a pastor. He references the legacy of Saint Toribio de Mogrovejo, specifically highlighting the saint's dedication to evangelization, his work in renewing church life, and his closeness to the poor and vulnerable.