Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Pope Leo’s First U.S. Bishop Leads San Diego Catholics Against Trump’s Deportation Machine

Bishop Michael Pham — a refugee himself — is taking on Trump’s deportation machine and inspiring Americans nationwide to stand with immigrants.

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Christopher Hale
Aug 09, 2025
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Bishop-elect Pham pledges to help make diocese even 'more vibrant' - The  Southern Cross
San Diego Bishop Michael Pham — Pope Leo’s first US appointment and a refugee himself — has quickly become a national leader pushing back against Trump’s deportation raids.

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As National Catholic Reporter’s Ken Stone reports, Auxiliary Bishop Ramón Bejarano blessed 70 volunteers on Aug. 4 as San Diego Bishop Michael Pham inaugurated “FAITH” — Faithful Acco…

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