Who is Luis Antonio Tagle, the cardinal known as the “Pope Francis de Asia” and what are his chances for the conclave
After the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic church He confirmed that on Wednesday, May 7, a new conclave will begin to define the successor of Bergoglio. In the corridors of the Vatican, the name of Luis Antonio Tagle sounds more and more force, who for many represents a perfect synthesis between doctrinal fidelity and pastoral charism.
At 67, Cardinal Tagle It has become a key figure within the Vatican apparatus: it currently occupies the position of pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, which places it in a position of direct influence on the future of the Church in Asia, Africa and Latin America. In fact, he was appointed by Pope Francis himself, who since the beginning of his pontificate sought to “decentralize” the Roman power.
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Source: Ambito
