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Could Tagle be the one?
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines is being considered a frontrunner to succeed Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025.
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged the public to refrain from 'campaigning' for Cardinal Tagle, stating it could create the impression of external influence on the conclave.
Eligible cardinals will vote in a conclave to elect the new pope, with three cardinals from the Philippines among the electors: Cardinal Tagle, Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David, and Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula.
Tagle, 67, is known for his humility, pastoral sensitivity, and global perspective, and was often compared to Pope Francis.
He previously served as the Archbishop of Manila and now serves as the Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization at the Vatican.
His potential election would mark a historic moment as he would be the first Asian and Filipino pope.
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Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is considered a contender for the next Pope, a label referred to as 'papabile'.
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The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has requested the public to stop campaigning for Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle to become the next pope.
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Three Filipino cardinals will participate in the upcoming papal conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.
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Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines president Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David and Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula have departed for the Vatican to attend Pope Francis' funeral and the subsequent papal conclave.
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Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has been chosen by lottery for a rotating post to assist the Camerlengo, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, in preparations for the papal conclave.
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