Luis Antonio Tagle
Filipino Roman Catholic cardinal (1957-)
1957 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Filipino Roman Catholic cardinal (1957-)
Born
June 21, 1957
Age
~69 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
PhilippinesBorn in Manila
1957
Born in Manila (1957-06-21)
2001
Positionbishop of Imus (2001–2011)
2011
PositionMetropolitan Archbishop of Manila (2011–2020)
2012
Positioncardinal priest (2012–2020)
2019
PositionGrand Chancellor of the Pontifical Urbaniana University
2020
Positioncardinal-bishop (2020–2025)
About
Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle is a Filipino prelate of the Catholic Church, and has been the pro-prefect for the Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches of the Dicastery for Evangelization since December 8, 2019. He previously served as the 32nd archbishop of Manila from 2011 to 2020, and earlier on as bishop of Imus from 2001-2011. Tagle is the current cardinal bishop of Albano and also serves as the president of the Catholic Biblical Federation, grand chancellor of the Pontifical Urbaniana University, president of the Interdicasterial Commission for Consecrated Religious, and as a member of various departments and dicasteries in the Roman Curia. He is often referred to by his nickname, Chito.
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Who is Luis Antonio Tagle?+
Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle is a Filipino prelate of the Catholic Church, and has been the pro-prefect for the Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches of the Dicastery for Evangelization since December 8, 2019. He previously served as the 32nd archbishop of Manila from 2011 to 2020
What does the name Luis mean?+
The name Luis means "A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Luis Antonio Tagle born?+
Luis Antonio Tagle was born on June 21, 1957.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.
The name Luis is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Luis — June 21, 1957
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Respect.
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