Pope Leo offers Cardinal Tagle his condolences over father's passing

MANILA – Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday offered condolences to Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle and his family for the death of his father, Manuel Tagle Sr.

In a message to the Filipino cardinal, the Holy Father said he was “deeply saddened” by the passing of the Tagle patriarch.

“Praying for his eternal rest, I assure my spiritual closeness to all who mourn his loss in the sure hope which draws its strength from the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ,” the Pope said.

The pontiff also offered his apostolic blessing to Tagle and all those who cherish his father’s memory, describing it as “a pledge of consolation and peace” for the family.

Manuel Sr., known as “Tatay Maning,” died on Sunday. He was 96.

The 69-year-old cardinal was in Rome when his father passed away and asked for prayers for his eternal rest. He arrived in the country.

The elder Tagle was survived by wife, Milagros and sons Luis Antonio and Manuel Jr.

The Diocese of Imus has announced that the wake and viewing will be held until Sept. 9 at Casas Hall in the Bishop’s House in Imus. The funeral Mass is set at 10 a.m. on Sept. 10 at Imus Cathedral.

Tagle is the pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization at the Vatican. He previously served as the Archbishop of Manila. (PNA)