Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has officially become one of the highest-ranking officials in the Vatican after being granted the prestigious title of Cardinal-Bishop. This significant promotion was conferred by Pope Francis, further elevating Tagle’s role in the global leadership of the Roman Catholic Church. The new title assigns Cardinal Tagle to one of the seven … Read more
Vatican City, May 18, 2025 — In a deeply moving moment that drew applause and tears from the gathered faithful, newly elected Pope Leo XIV was visibly emotional as he received the Fisherman’s Ring during his formal inauguration. The sacred ring, made of gold and engraved with the image of St. Peter casting his net, … Read more
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is set to be the third cardinal-elector to cast his vote in the highly anticipated papal conclave, which will begin on Wednesday, May 7, at the Vatican. The conclave will bring together 133 cardinal-electors from around the world to elect the next pope, following the end of Pope Francis’s 12-year pontificate. … Read more
A top official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called on Filipinos to avoid publicly campaigning for Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle to succeed the late Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88. International media reports have included Cardinal Tagle among possible contenders for the papacy. Reuters … Read more