Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, Bishop of Kalookan in the Philippines, to the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
January 12, 2025, 11:00 pm Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, Bishop of Kalookan in the Philippines, to the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, the body responsible for promoting and safeguarding Catholic doctrine. David joins a group of new appointees, including Cardinal Jaime Spengler, O.F.M.
, Archbishop of Porto Alegre, Brazil; Cardinal Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire; and Cardinal Roberto Repole, Archbishop of Turin and Bishop of Susa, Italy.The appointment was announced in a Vatican bulletin on January 11, 2025, which also included other resignations and appointments. In December 2024, David was elevated to the College of Cardinals, becoming the 10th cardinal from the Philippines. The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith is responsible for safeguarding the faith and morals of the Catholic Church. It also promotes theological research and education to enhance the understanding and transmission of the faith, helping to respond to the challenges posed by scientific progress and societal developments
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