https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cardinal-tagle-elected-new-dean-of-college-of-cardinalsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cardinal-tagle-elected-new-dean-of-college-of-cardinalshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cardinal-tagle-elected-new-dean-of-college-of-cardinals#u117034Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:06:35 +0000Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has been elected as the new Dean of the College of Cardinals, succeeding Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. He is the first Asian to hold this position. Tagle currently serves as the Pro-Prefect of the Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches within the Dicastery for Evangelization. His election was approved by Pope Francis.Why it mattersThe Dean of the College of Cardinals plays a significant role in the Catholic Church, particularly in the event of a papal vacancy, as they preside over the conclave that elects the new pope. This appointmen