POPE Francis has given former Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle another position -- as member of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA), popularly known as the Vatican Central Bank.

APSA, which operates like a central bank or a treasury, oversees the Holy See's assets, which include real estate holdings and other sovereign assets. The office also administers payroll and operating expenses for Vatican City.

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