Summary
On May 8, Pope Leo XIV met Noel Díaz, founder of ESNE Television—a Catholic organization that broadcasts Spanish and English programming throughout Latin America and Spain. The meeting took place in the Pope’s personal office in Vatican City. Díaz was accompanied by two priests and a layman from Los Angeles, California. During their meeting, they discussed issues related to migration and promoting knowledge of the Word of God among Catholics. This visit is significant as it marks the first time an American Peruvian Pope has met with a member of ESNE Television. Díaz presented Pope Leo XIV with a replica of his shoeshine box, which symbolizes how he earned money during his childhood to attend his First Communion. The meeting also addressed challenges for laypeople and consecrated members in the organization El Sembrador Nueva Evangelización. Afterward, Díaz provided an interview with Vatican News discussing their conversation and future goals.
Key Topics
Pope Leo XIV, ESNE Television, migrants
