Philip Tartaglia

About

In 2012, this Roman Catholic religious leader was installed as the Archbishop and Metropolitan of Glasgow, Scotland. Previously, he had served as Bishop of Paisley.

Before Fame

He studied at St Vincent's College, Langbank; St Mary's College, Blairs; the Pontifical Scots College; and the Pontifical Gregorian University.

Trivia

In 2012, he was criticized by the press for his allegedly insensitive and homophobic comments regarding the early death of a gay politician.

Family Life

Raised in Scotland as a member of a family of Italian heritage, he was one of nine children born to Annita and Guido Tartaglia.

Associated With

He and Anglican bishop John Howe both became high-ranking religious leaders in Scotland.