Tagle's words that struck the worldby Paterno Esmaquel II
04 March 2013
WORLD STAGE. Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle holds his audience 'spellbound' – the way Vatican Radio describes it – at the International Eucharistic Congress in 2012 in Dublin. Photo from the IEC website
MANILA, Philippines – Why do Vatican watchers consider Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle a papal contender?
His speeches, for one, impress them. Speaking at Vatican conferences, Tagle has driven priests to tears and captivated journalists who, even before Benedict XVI quit the papacy, considered him a papabile.
Rappler compiled transcripts from the Vatican, as well as other official sources, to paint a picture of Tagle on the global stage.
In the following speeches, Tagle – a former member of the Vatican's International Theological Commission – blasts “idols†like the “god of profit,†the “god of 'progress,'†and the “god of national security.†He also hits special treatment for priests, and says the Church needs more humility.
From key Catholic gatherings around the world, we bring you 7 of Tagle's best quotes.
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