IMUS, Philippines—Asia's most prominent Roman Catholic leader knows how to reach the masses: He sings on stage, preaches on TV, brings churchgoers to laughter and tears with his homilies. And he's on Facebook. But Philippine Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle's best response against the tide of secularism, clergy sex abuse scandals and rival-faith competition could be his reputation for humility. His compassion for the poor and unassuming ways has impressed followers in his homeland, Asia's largest Catholic nation, and church leaders in the Vatican. Tagle's rising star has opened a previously unimaginable possibility: An Asian pope. The Filipino prelate's chances are considered remot...
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