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.

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.

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…