NEWS
The Archbishop of
Glasgow, Philip Tartaglia, has died suddenly at his home in Glasgow. He was
seventy years old. Archbishop Tartaglia, who had served as Archbishop of Glasgow
since 2012, had tested positive for Covid-19 shortly after Christmas and was
self-isolating at home. The cause of death is not yet clear. The Archbishop
had served as leader of Scotlands largest Catholic community since 2012.
The Popes Ambassador to Great Britain, Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti has
been informed. It will be for Pope Francis to appoint a new Archbishop to succeed
Archbishop Tartaglia, but until then the Archdiocese will be overseen by an
administrator. May Archbishop Tartaglia rest in peace and rise in glory!