Filipino Cardinal Takes Leadership Role in Vatican Evangelization
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has been elected dean of the College of Cardinals, succeeding Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. Tagle, 65, holds a key role in evangelization efforts within the Vatican.
Why it matters
The change marks a shift in leadership within the Vatican's evangelization department.
Key facts
- organisation
- Dicastery for Evangelization
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new leader's role
Tagle oversees evangelization and new churches within the Vatican's Dicastery for Evangelization.
previous dean's age
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, 92, stepped down after nearly three decades in the position.
Common questions
what is the college of cardinals' role?
It advises the pope and elects a new pope during a conclave.
Sources
- Cardinal Tagle elected new Dean of College of Cardinals Vatican News · vaticannews.va
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