(ZENIT News / Rome, 02.16.2024).- Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle was honored on Thursday, February 15, with France’s highest distinction, the Legion of Honor medal, for his outstanding service to the Church and society, in a ceremony held in Rome and presided over by the French ambassador to the Holy See, Florence Mangin.
On the occasion of presenting the Officer insignia of the Legion of Honor to Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Ambassador Mangin reviewed the honoree’s journey, marked by his concern for the poorest and his multiple actions to assist vulnerable children in Manila. She also highlighted his work on social projects and his closeness to victims of violence, drug addiction, and natural disasters. Tagle is currently the pro-prefect of the Dicastery for the Evangelization.
Ambassador Mangin praised the cardinal, stating: «It is this commitment to the most vulnerable, these qualities of soul and heart, that the French Republic wishes to recognize by elevating him to the rank of Officer of the Legion of Honor.»
The ceremony was attended by prominent dignitaries and special guests, including the Ambassador of the Philippines to the Holy See, Myla Grace Macahilig, and Father Gregory Ramon Gaston, rector of the Pontifical Filipino College.
The Legion of Honor of France, founded by Napoleon in 1802, is a distinction awarded to individuals from various fields for their significant contributions to society.
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