A SIGN OF HOPE– A QUIET VOICE OF ASIA

Last month, the Pope appointed Cardinal Luis Tagel of Manila aged 55 years, one of the youngest cardinals. He is known for his cycling around Manila to see and experience the tears and smiles of the people he serves. He speaks several languages and has a doctorate in Theology from Catholic University in Washington DC. At the Synod of 240 Bishops in Rome in November, his presentation included “The Church cannot and must not pretend to have easy answers to the dilemmas facing men and women today. Instead, it must be an attentive and listening Church– only that way will people believe that God listens to them too.” He went on:”The Church must be a humble Church, modelling herself more on Jesus and being less preoccupied by her power, prestige and position in society.”                            ……Kevin McIntosh