Description (written): Bishop John Folda of the Fargo Diocese was the first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Francis. With the pope's recent death, it seemed fitting to hear from his first appointee from our country about that honor, as well as their crossings since. Along with that, Bishop Folda will offer some insight on the papacy itself and his hopes for the future of the Christian church.

SHOW NOTES:

• News story from May 1, 2025, on Bishop Folda as first U.S.-appointed bishop by Pope Francis: https://www.valleynewslive.com/2025/05/01/fargo-bishop-was-first-appointed-us-bishop-under-pope-francis-back-2013/

• Bishop John Folda marks 10 years as Bishop of Fargo (Article in New Earth, publication of the Diocese of Fargo): https://fargodiocese.net/news/bishop-john-folda-marks-10-years-as-bishop-of-fargo

• Roxane's column for The Forum newspaper: "Pope Francis' life and death impact us all": https://www.inforum.com/opinion/columns/salonen-pope-francis-life-and-death-impact-us-all

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