52-year-old Filipino Bishop Ryan Jimenez appointed to lead Guam's Metropolitan Archdiocese of Agaña following Archbishop Michael Jude Byrnes' resignation due to medical reasons.

Pope Francis appoints 52-year-old Filipino Bishop Ryan Jimenez to lead the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Agaña in Guam, following the resignation of Archbishop Michael Jude Byrnes due to unspecified medical reasons. Guam's archdiocese has faced bankruptcy and a sex abuse scandal. Bishop Jimenez, who has teaching and leadership experience, will provide stability and spiritual leadership to the Catholic community in Guam.