Pope Leo XIV appoints Boholano priest new bishop of Tagbilaran diocese | GMA Integrated News

On the celebration of the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, Pope Leo XIV has appointed on Wednesday a priest from Bohol province as the new bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran. In a video posted by the Diocese of Tagbilaran, Bishop-elect Gerardo Fortich Saco, Jr. is seen emotional with his appointment. "With a bouquet in his hands and tears in his eyes, Bishop-elect Gerardo F. Saco Jr. kneels before the Blessed Virgin Mary - entrusting to her, his 'yes,' his fears, and the mission now placed upon his shoulders," the Diocese said in its post. Msgr. Saco, currently the diocesan administrator, succeeds Archbishop Alberto "Abet" Uy, who had to leave his post after he was appointed Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cebu. COURTESY: Diocese of Tagbilaran/Facebook Read more: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topst... #BreakingNews Watch the latest news stories from GMA Network's trusted news programs on the GMA Play app. Download now on Google Play and App Store. Also available on GMANetwork.com/GMAPlay and Android TVs! GMA Network promotes healthy debate and conversation online. Any abusive language that does not facilitate productive discourse will be blocked from this post. For more updates, visit this link:    • Breaking News | GMA News   For live updates and highlights, click here:    • GMA News Highlights   Breaking news and stories from the Philippines and abroad: GMA Integrated News Portal: http://www.gmanews.tv YouTube:    / @gmanews   Facebook:   / gmanews   TikTok:   / gmanews   Twitter:   / gmanews   Instagram:   / gmanews   GMA Network Kapuso programs on GMA Pinoy TV: https://gmapinoytv.com/subscribe