BREAKING NEWS! CARDINAL TAGLE CO-OPTED INTO THE ORDER OF BISHOPS

Photo © Internet | Cardinal Tagle with Pope Francis

Today, May 1, 2020, Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, The Holy Father, Pope Francis through The Holy See Press Office released a Rescript that decided to co-opt into the Order of Bishops, His Eminence Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, DD, S.Th.D. He is now a part of the highest order of the College of Cardinals, joining Cardinals Pietro Parolin, Leonardo Sandri, Marc Ouellet and Fernando Filoni that was Co-opted into the same order.

And since the rescript enters into force today, "the new Cardinal Bishop will be equivalent in all respects to their confreres who hold the title of suburbicarian churches."

RESCRIPTUM EX AUDIENTIA SS.MI: Rescript of the Holy Father Francis, by which he decides to co-opt into the Order of Bishops His Eminence Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, equating him in all respects to the Cardinals who have been awarded the title of a suburbicarian Church. (VATICAN NEWS)

NOTE: The said order is the highest order of the College of Cardinals in the Catholic Church which only have six (6) members prior to his elevation. Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle is the first Filipino to be raised to the rank of Cardinal-Bishop. The appointment was made public today, May 01, 2020 at the Vatican.

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29 June 2013 Inauguration of the Monsignor Al Schwartz Memorial Center, Biga, Silang Cavite
Photo © Al San Buenaventura, SJ

CONGRATULATIONS, OUR DEAR CARDINAL-BISHOP LUIS ANTONIO G. TAGLE! GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR NEW MISSION and POSITION IN ROME! LOVE & PRAYERS FROM YOUR SISTERS OF MARY FAMILY!