Bishop John T. Folda says that Pope Leo XIV will be able to speak to the American people very personally and resonates well.

Fargo Bishop John Folda said he was surprised the papal conclave chose Robert Prevost, who was born in Chicago and has spent ...

We got a chance to speak with Bishop John Folda of the Diocese of Fargo to get his thoughts on the new pope. Folda says that he’s excited to see how Pope Leo will continue the legacy of Pope Francis ...

Fargo, Crookston area bishops reflect on Pope Francis’ legacy and what qualities the church needs in its next leader.

For years, it was just a spooky school rumor — a body buried in the church basement — until someone opened the vault.

Folda, Bishop of the Diocese of Fargo. Bishop Folda had three opportunities to meet the Pope. Including a 2-hour-plus meeting back in 2020. “He asked us questions. We asked him questions.

Bishop John Folda of the Diocese of Fargo is pictured on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Pastoral Center in south Fargo.