Palace: Tagle validated Duterte’s claim vs Church 1 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Argyll GeducosMalacañang said the presentation of Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle in Vatican validated President Duterte’s ongoing criticisms against the Catholic Church. Panelo expressed confidence that Pope Francis will be able to direct the Church to the correct path. President Duterte has been releasing tirades against the Catholic Church as the latter criticized his policies, particularly the drug war. Duterte also repeatedly claimed that at least 80 percent of the members of the clergy are homosexuals.

Source: Manila Bulletin February 22, 2019 09:40 UTC