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Diocese of Venice

Father Emilio Biosca Agüero, a Capuchin Franciscan missionary who served in Cuba and Papua New Guinea, and Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Fla., pose for a photo in Venice May 13, 2026, after it was announced that Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Dewane, 76, who had led the southwest Florida diocese since 2006, and appointed Father Biosca as the new bishop of Venice. (OSV News photo/courtesy Diocese of Venice)

Pope Leo XIV names former missionary in Cuba as new bishop of Venice, Florida

Courtney Mares|May 13, 2026|6 Min Read

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