"The Church won't develop by European standards. For centuries we sent missionaries to other continents, now other continents are inspiring us and revitalizing our faith. I think that's a postive development."
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In the Interview: Archbishop of Hamburg, Werner Thissen (2013)
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Werner Thissen
Werner Thissen (3 December 1938 – 15 April 2025) was a German prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as Archbishop of Hamburg.
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