Cardinal Tagle’s father dies at 96

MANILA, Philippines — Manuel Tagle Sr., the father of Luis Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6. Tagle Sr. died at 7:09 a.m. He was 96. The CBCP News said the cardinal, who is serving as pro-prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization, was in Rome when his father breathed his last. Article continues after this advertisement READ: Pope Francis appoints Cardinal Tagle as Cardinal-Bishop As stated in the report, Cardinal Tagle said they thank God for his father’s life and mission as he asked for prayers for his eternal repose: “May Tatay Maning rest in peace, with Mary, the angels and saints.” The wake and viewing at Casas Hall, inside the Bishop’s House in Imus City, Cavite, will start on Monday, Sept. 7, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and will resume from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sept. 8 to 9. The Requiem Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Imus Cathedral. /gsg Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.