Louis-Marie Ling Mangkhanekhoun IVD | |
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| Vicar Apostolic of Vientiane | |
 Mangkhanekhoun, 28 June 2017 | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Vientiane |
| Appointed | 16 December 2017 |
| Predecessor | Jean Khamsé Vithavong |
| Other post(s) | Cardinal-Priest of San Silvestro in Capite (2017–present) |
| Previous post(s) |
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| Orders | |
| Ordination | 5 November 1972 |
| Consecration | 22 April 2001 by Jean Khamsé Vitahavong |
| Created cardinal | 28 June 2017 by Pope Francis |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Louis-Marie Ling Mangkhanekhoun 8 April 1944 Bonha-Louang, Laos |
| Motto | Totus tuus |
| Coat of arms |  |
Louis-Marie Ling Mangkhanekhoun, IVD (born 8 April 1944) is a Laotian prelate of the Catholic Church. A bishop since 2001, he was made a cardinal on 28 June 2017 and has served as the Vicar Apostolic of Vientiane since 16 December 2017. He is the first cardinal from Laos.[1]
He speaks Khmu, Laotian, French, and English.[2] He is sometimes referred to as Bishop or Cardinal Ling,[1][3] though his last name is Mangkhanekhoun.[4]
- ^ a b "New cardinal from Laos known for kindness and open-minded dialogue". America. Catholic News Service. 25 May 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ "Annuncio di Concistoro il 28 giugno per la creazione di nuovi Cardinali, 21.05.2017" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 21 May 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
carcerewas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Laotian bishop surprised to be named cardinal". National Catholic Reporter (Interview). Interviewed by Peter Tran. 24 June 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
As you know, my last name, Mangkanekhoum [MANG-KHA-NE-KHUN], is difficult to say.