"In all frankness, I was hoping that the choice would not fall on me. What the Pope wants, you cannot refuse. It is quite frightening, and the only reason that I'm not too afraid is that when God calls he also helps, and I know that because I have noticed that in my life already."
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Switzerland’s newest bishop ready to evangelize (13 December 2011) Catholic News Agency
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