Louis-Marie Ling Mangkhanekhoun


Louis-Marie Ling Mangkhanekhoun

IVD
Vicar Apostolic of Vientiane
Mangkhanekhoun, 28 June 2017
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeVientiane
Appointed16 December 2017
Term ended23 December 2024
PredecessorJean Khamsé Vithavong
SuccessorAnthony Adoun Hongsaphong
Other post(s)Cardinal-Priest of San Silvestro in Capite (2017–present)
Previous post(s)
  • Vicar Apostolic of Paksé (2000–17)
  • Titular Bishop of Aquae Novae in Proconsulari (2000–17)
Orders
Ordination5 November 1972
Consecration22 April 2001
by Jean Khamsé Vitahavong
Created cardinal28 June 2017
by Pope Francis
RankCardinal-Priest
Personal details
Born
Louis-Marie Ling Mangkhanekhoun

(1944-04-08) 8 April 1944
Bonha-Louang, Laos
MottoTotus 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 served as the Vicar Apostolic of Vientiane since December 2017 until December 2024. He is the first cardinal from Laos.

He speaks Khmu, Lao, French, and English. He is sometimes referred to as Bishop or Cardinal Ling, though his last name is Mangkhanekhoun.