Video of Cardinal Tagle placing the "Fishermans Ring" on the newest successor to St Peter, Pope Leo XIV

The Fisherman's Ring.
Pope Leo XIV holding the Crosier of Pope St. John Paul II

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HABEMUS PAPAM

​POPE LEO XIV COAT OF ARMS

Here's a portrait, painted to honor Pope Leo XIV.

The Coat of Arms of Pope Leo XIV

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Pope Leo XIV has appointed Most Rev. Michael Pham, auxiliary bishop of San Diego and diocesan administrator, as the Bishop of San Diego.

Bishop Pham has served our diocese since his ordination in 1999 and has held several leadership posts since then. He was named auxiliary bishop in 2023, and, most recently was elected diocesan administrator.

We’re overjoyed!

About the Coat of Arms & Most Rev. Michael Pham bio

Key Dates
Birth Date:
Jan. 22, 1967

Birth Place:
Da Nang, Vietnam

Ordained:
June 25, 1999 in the Diocese of San Diego

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego:
June 6, 2023

Consecrated:
Sept. 28, 2023