Tagle named Cardinal Bishop of Albano

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle as the new titular of the Suburbicarian Church of Albano, one of the highest-ranking titles within the Catholic Church.

"The Holy Father has assigned the Title of the Suburbicarian Church of Albano to His Eminence Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization in the Section for First Evangelization and the new particular Churches," the Vatican announced in a press release.

The title was previously held by Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was elected as the new pope on 8 May, following the death of Pope Francis.

The Diocese of Albano, located outside Rome, is one of seven suburbicarian sees historically associated with cardinal bishops — the highest rank among members of the College of Cardinals.

Before receiving the title of the Suburbicarian Church of Albano, Tagle served as cardinal priest of the Church of San Felice da Cantalice in Centocelle since 2012.

In 2022, Pope Francis elevated him to the rank of cardinal bishop, assigning him to the same titular church.