Pope Francis’ last U.S. appointments reflect on what it means to be ‘a Francis bishop’

One of last bishops appointed by Francis says he showed us ‘how to evangelize’

Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, the new head of the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, is one of the last bishops in the world appointed by the late pontiff.

One of the last bishops appointed by Pope Francis says he showed us ‘how to evangelize’

Providence Bishop-elect Bruce Lewandowski. / Credit: The Diocese of Providence CNA Staff, Apr 26, 2025 / 10:30 am (CNA). The Vatican on April 8 announced that Pope Francis had appointed Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Bruce Lewandowski as the new he... [...]

Pope Francis’ last U.S. appointments reflect on what it means to be ‘a Francis bishop’

Just about two weeks before he died, Francis announced that Archbishop-elect McKnight will be the next archbishop of Kansas City, Mo., and that Bishop Lewandowski will become the next bishop of Providence, R.I.