INQUIRER.net: Philippine papal bet wants people power for Church

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Philippine papal bet wants people power for Church Feb 21st 2013, 03:45 MANILA, Philippines—Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle wants to bring the Catholic Church closer to people, a vision his fans say comes from a genuine passion for helping the poor and one that could make him Asia's first pope.   The 55-year-old cardinal from a working-class family close to the Philippine capital is being touted at home and abroad as a genuine chance to succeed Pope Benedict XVI during a historic Vatican vote next month.   Tagle has a reputation across the devoutly Catholic Philippines as a humble man with a lifelong commitment to helping the poor, while senior Church figures regard him as a moderate progressive who balances conservative doctrines. ... Keep on reading: Philippine papal bet wants people power for Church Media files: Luis-Antonio-Tagle.jpg (image/jpeg)

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