Society · Vatican City · October 9, 2026

Cardinal Tagle becomes first Asian dean of College of Cardinals

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 8, 8:00 PM ET

Pope Leo XIV approved the election of Filipino cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as dean of the College of Cardinals, the body that elects popes. He is the first Asian in the role.

Why it matters

The appointment reflects the Catholic Church's growing weight in Asia and the Global South.

Background

Pope Leo XIV, born in the US, was elected in 2025 after the death of Pope Francis. Tagle, a former archbishop of Manila, was considered a papal contender.

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