MANILA, Oct. 12 -- Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has formally assumed his new role as Cardinal Bishop of the Diocese of Albano, one of the seven historic dioceses surrounding Rome.

According to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) news website, Tagle was installed Saturday at Albano Cathedral, led by diocesan bishop Vincenzo Vivaand attended by local clergy and parishioners.

Tagle was joined by a large group of Filipinos, including his family, residents of the Pontificio Collegio Filippino (PCF) and members of the Filipino community in Italy.

The event was concelebrated by two other cardinals, three bishops and some 100 priests.

Tagle's appointment to Albano followed a historic development earlier this yea...