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Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is a prominent figure in the Roman Catholic Church, currently serving as the pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization at the Vatican. He is recognized as the seventh cardinal from the Philippines and is one of the most influential Filipino bishops in the history of the Catholic Church.
Cardinal Tagle previously held the position of Archbishop of Manila and was the Bishop of Imus in Cavite. He was appointed to his current role on December 8, 2019, making him one of the highest officials of the Vatican.
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