Luis antonio tagle biography

His Em. Luis Antonio Gokim Cardinal Tagle (Cardinal Chito), appointed by Pope Francis, is the new prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples since 8 December 2019. He replaces Cardinal Fernando Filoni in this important task .

Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle was born on 21 June 1957 in Manila (Philippines) he comes from a modest family, "his parents gave him the most beautiful gift for his future life: they took care of giving their children an excellent education and to pass on moral values ​​to them", this is how he presents himself «so that he and his brother could have a solid basis to prepare them for their life in society».

He studied philosophy at St.

Joseph Seminary in Manila and graduated at the University of Manila. He was ordained a priest for the diocese of Imus on February 27, 1982. Initially he served in parishes and seminaries, in one of which he was rector.

He was sent to the Catholic University of America in Wash Luis Antonio Gokim Cardinal Tagle - Catholic-Hierarchy CAPOF