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Filipino Cardinal Tagle Becomes First Asian Dean
Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 8, 2026, approved Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 69, as the first Asian dean of the College of Cardinals, succeeding Giovanni Battista Re, 92.
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About Giovanni Battista Re
Giovanni Battista Re is an Italian Catholic prelate who served as Dean of the College of Cardinals from 2020 until 2026. He was made a cardinal in 2001 and served as prefect of the Congregation for Bishops from 2000 to 2010. As the most senior cardinal bishop in attendance, he chaired the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis.
Everything about Giovanni Battista Re →- Occupation
- Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
- Position held
- prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, Cardinal-priest Ss. XII Apostoli, Catholic archbishop, titular archbishop
- Citizenship
- Italy
- Born
- January 30, 1934