Pope Leo XIV appoints DC shrine pastor as Bishop of Venice, Florida
Pope Leo XIV has named Rev. Emilio Biosca Agüero, O.F.M. Cap, pastor of the Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Washington, DC, as the new Bishop of Venice, Florida.
First reported
By OSV News on May 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Last update
May 14, 2026 at 2:14 AM EDT
7 sources write about this
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In brief
Facts about this story
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Pope Leo XIV appointed Rev. Emilio Biosca Agüero, O.F.M. Cap, as the new Bishop of Venice, Florida.
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Biosca serves as pastor of the Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Washington, DC.
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The Shrine of the Sacred Heart parish has been associated with immigrant communities affected by recent immigration enforcement actions.
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Biosca previously served as a missionary in Cuba.
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Biosca is a member of the Capuchin Franciscan order, designated by the initials O.F.M. Cap.
How outlets are covering it
18 hr ago
Pope Leo picks DC pastor of parish impacted by immigration raids for Florida bishop
“Leads with the immigration enforcement context surrounding Biosca's DC parish as the defining frame for the appointment.”
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Pope Leo XIV names former missionary in Cuba as new bishop of Venice, Florida
“Foregrounds Biosca's background as a missionary in Cuba as the primary biographical detail.”
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Pope Leo XIV names former missionary in Cuba as new bishop of Venice, Florida
“Matches Catholic Standard Herald framing, emphasizing the Cuba missionary background.”
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Pope Leo XIV names former missionary in Cuba as new bishop of Venice, Florida
“Florida-focused outlet presents the appointment with emphasis on Biosca's missionary history.”
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Pope Leo XIV names pastor of Shrine of Sacred Heart in D.C. as new bishop of Venice, Florida
“Centers the appointment on Biosca's current role at the DC shrine rather than his missionary past.”
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1 day ago
Pope Leo XIV names former missionary in Cuba as new bishop of Venice, Florida
“Consistent with other Catholic press outlets in leading with the Cuba missionary angle.”
Read original sourcePope Leo XIV today appointed Rev. Emilio Biosca as the new Bishop of Venice, Florida. The incoming bishop is the pastor at a shrine in Washington, DC
“Brief social post confirming the appointment and noting Biosca's DC shrine pastorship.”
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Sources covering this story
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Pope Leo picks DC pastor of parish impacted by immigration raids for Florida bishop
May 13, 11:04 AM
Pope Leo XIV names former missionary in Cuba as new bishop of Venice, Florida
May 13, 9:45 AM
Pope Leo XIV names former missionary in Cuba as new bishop of Venice, Florida
May 12, 8:00 PM
Pope Leo XIV names former missionary in Cuba as new bishop of Venice, Florida
May 12, 8:00 PM
Pope Leo XIV names pastor of Shrine of Sacred Heart in D.C. as new bishop of Venice, Florida
May 12, 8:00 PM
Pope Leo XIV names former missionary in Cuba as new bishop of Venice, Florida
May 12, 8:00 PM
Pope Leo XIV today appointed Rev. Emilio Biosca as the new Bishop of Venice, Florida. The incoming bishop is the pastor at a shrine in Washington, DC
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State Impact Score: 0-100
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Florida
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Impact: High
Why: Direct appointment of new Bishop of Venice, Florida, affecting the Diocese of Venice in southwest Florida and its Catholic population.
Local angle: Diocese covers southwest Florida with significant Catholic and immigrant communities.
Sources: 1 local, 3 national · Federal impact: Low
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