MANILA. Pope Leo XIV has appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as the new titular bishop of Albano, Italy, according to a Vatican announcement released this week.
The position was previously held by Pope Leo XIV himself before his election to the papacy.
The Diocese of Albano, located just outside of Rome, is one of the seven suburbicarian sees historically linked to cardinal bishops, who represent the highest rank within the College of Cardinals, according to CBCP News.
Before his appointment to the Suburbicarian Church of Albano, Cardinal Tagle served as the president of the Interdicasterial Commission for Consecrated Religious, beginning December 8, 2019. He was also the 32nd Archbishop of Manila, a position he held from 2011 until 2020.
Cardinal Tagle currently holds several significant roles within the Church. He serves as President of the Catholic Biblical Federation and Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical Urbaniana University. He is an active member of various departments and dicasteries within the Roman Curia.
Cardinal Tagle has long been considered a papabile, a term used to describe cardinals seen as potential successors to the pope. Known for his charismatic and moderate stance, Tagle has not shied away from addressing the Church’s shortcomings, including issues related to the sexual abuse of minors.
He is widely regarded as an eloquent speaker and a strong advocate for the poor, migrants, and marginalized communities.
Affectionately known as “Chito,” Tagle was elevated to the College of Cardinals by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012.
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