February 19, 2013
(Romereports.com) He's the most popular Cardinal on Facebook and his homilies are among
the most searched for on YouTube. His name is Luis Antonio Tagle, the
archbishop of Manila (Philippines). He was born back in 1957 in that
very city and at 55 years old, he's the second youngest in the College
of Cardinals. His mother, who is originally from China, attended the
consistory where he was made Cardinal.
CARD. LUIS ANTONIO TAGLE
Archbishop of Manila (Philippines)
“It's
a grace. Some of the cardinals approach me, and they told me that their
parents no longer here so it's a real blessing that my parents are both
healthy and my brother is here too. 06,05 And many, many relatives to
witness this event.”
He was ordained a priest at the age of
24. In 1991 he received this doctorate in Theology from the Catholic
University of America in Washington. Ten years later he was appointed
Bishop of Imus and then in 2011, Bishop of Manila. His consistory back
in November got plenty of attention, after Tagle couldn't hold back
tears as he received his red biretta and ring from the Pope.
CARD. LUIS ANTONIO TAGLE
Archbishop of Manila (Philippines)
“I
cry easily and I guess when you are before a great mystery that you
know is beyond you, a calling, a grace, a mission. Then you know tremble
but at the same time you're happy. For me, tears just come naturally.”
Throughout
the years, his work in the International Theological Commission stands
out, as well as his closeness with the youth. In fact, his Facebook page has more than 118,000 'Likes.'
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