Washington Archbishop Speaks Softly and Carries a Light Crozier

RNS’ Daniel Burke profiles Donald Wuerl, a year after he was named archbishop of Washington, in this week’s full-test article, linked above.

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In many ways, Wuerl resembles the man who put him in Washington, Pope Benedict XVI, church-watchers say. A reserved intellectual with a reputation as a “teaching bishop,” Wuerl prefers working quietly behind the scenes and avoids controversial public pronouncements. Moreover, in contrast to their charismatic, globe-trotting predecessors, Benedict and Wuerl seem to be as concerned with the world of the church as they are with the church in the world.