Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle Archives

Pope praises Filipino Catholics as joyful witnesses of the Gospel

Mar 15, 2021

The joy of the Gospel has been an integral part of the Filipino identity since the arrival of Christianity in the Southeast Asian country five centuries ago, Pope Francis said.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Vatican official concerned by populist leaders ‘hijacking’ religion

Mar 10, 2021

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, head of the Vatican’s evangelization congregation, has expressed concern over the “hijacking” of religion by populist leaders who sow division and exploit the anger of those who feel excluded.

By Sarah MacDonald

Caritas: Access to vaccine not as equitable as it should be

Feb 5, 2021

Caritas Internationalis called on world leaders to set aside national and political agendas that seek returns on their investments in the COVID-19 vaccine and instead focus on its equitable distribution, especially in poor countries.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

A lifestyle, not a task: Vatican reminds bishops of ecumenical priority

Dec 4, 2020

The ministry of a Catholic bishop must reflect the Catholic Church’s commitment to Christian unity and must give ecumenical engagement the same kind of attention as work for justice and peace, said a new Vatican document.

By Cindy Wooden

Caritas Philippines appeals for aid to help in recovery from super typhoon

Nov 6, 2020

The Catholic Church’s humanitarian aid arm and a Jesuit university appealed for aid to help in recovery efforts after Super Typhoon Goni struck the Philippines.

By Catholic News Service

COVID-19 scare emphasized importance of connections, cardinal says

Sep 25, 2020

After two weeks of quarantine and a test indicating he no longer is positive for the COVID-19 virus, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle said he had experienced firsthand the importance of feeling connected to God, to others and to creation.

By Catholic News Service

Vatican’s charitable arm warns against double pandemic: COVID-19 and hunger

Jul 17, 2020

Caritas Internationalis, the Vatican’s charitable organization, joined Pope Francis in his call for the debt forgiveness for the poorest countries, while condemning the fact that for many regions “there are two pandemics,” COVID-19 and hunger.

By Inés San Martín

Faith, not efficiency, is heart of church’s mission, Cardinal Tagle says

May 28, 2020

Pope Francis’s recent message to the pontifical mission societies is a reminder that the church’s primary mission is to proclaim the Gospel, not run institutions with businesslike efficiency, said Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle.

By Junno Arocho Esteves