The Pooch of the PhilippinesWhat If Bishop Teodoro Bacani Had Become an Archbishop — or Even a Cardinal?
Bishop Teodoro Bacani Jr. possessed many qualifications for promotion before the 2003 scandal, including prominence, influence, and proximity to Cardinal Sin. While the scandal likely ended any path to archbishop or cardinal, elevation was never guaranteed due to Vatican discernment, political considerations, and timing within the Church hierarchy.
What If Bishop Teodoro Bacani Had Become an Archbishop — or Even a Cardinal?
Bishop Teodoro Bacani Jr. possessed many qualifications for promotion before the 2003 scandal, including prominence, influence, and proximity to Cardinal Sin. While the scandal likely ended any pat…