Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow dies after contracting coronavirus
The Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow Philip Tartaglia has died after contracting Covid-19.
The 70-year-old had served as archbishop since 2012 and was one of the most senior figures in the Catholic Church in Scotland.
He tested positive for coronavirus shortly after Christmas and was self-isolating at home.
The Catholic Church in Scotland said the cause of death is not yet clear.
It is with the greatest sorrow that we announce the death of our Archbishop Philip. He died suddenly at his home in Glasgow, this morning, the feast of St Mungo. He was 70 years old. Requiescat in paceFull statement https://t.co/RWSke3m31cpic.twitter.com/puDC1YScpM
— Archdiocese of Glasgow (@ArchdiocGlasgow) January 13, 2021
Archbishop Tartaglia was previously the Bishop of Paisley.
He died on January 13, the Feast of St Mungo – the patron saint of Glasgow.
Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, the Pope’s Ambassador to Great Britain, has been informed of the death.
A spokesman for the Church said the Archdiocese will be overseen by an administrator until the Pope appoints a successor.
