Archbishop of Manila On March 25, 2021, Pope Francis appointed him archbishop of Manila, to succeed Luis Antonio Tagle, who vacated the post in February 9, 2020 after being appointed as prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. He was installed on June 24, 2021, coinciding with the news about the death of former President Benigno Aquino III. As a result of Aquino's death, he blessed his remains in the Aquino funeral Mass.
Archbishop of Manila On March 25, 2021, Pope Francis appointed him archbishop of Manila, to succeed Luis Antonio Tagle, who vacated the post in February 9, 2020 after being appointed as prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. He was installed on June 24, 2021. It coincides with the death of former President Benigno Aquino III. As a result , he offered prayers for the eternal repose of the former President's soul. He would later blessed his remains in the Aquino funeral Mass.
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