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Pope Leo names Filipino cardinal Tagle dean of cardinals

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Pope Leo has appointed Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as dean of the College of Cardinals, a move seen as laying the groundwork for a future conclave. The Washington Post reported the appointment, which places Tagle in a key position of influence among the church's senior leadership. Tagle, a prominent Asian figure in the Catholic hierarchy, is widely viewed as a potential papal candidate.

Why now: The appointment signals Pope Leo is shaping the college that will choose the next pope, prompting speculation about a future conclave.

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• Pope Leo lays groundwork for future conclave by naming Filipino cardinal as dean of cardinals · The Washington Post
• Pope Confirms New Cardinal Dean—He Would Preside Over the Conclave · bluewin.ch

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