In this interview, Cardinal Marc Ouellet, outgoing prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, speaks to EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, and Catholic News Agency’s Senior Rome Correspondent, Hannah Brockhaus, about the process of appointing bishops, the impact of Latin American culture on Pope Francis’ leadership, handling controversial topics, and the preparation of potential candidates for the episcopate. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on the inner workings of the Vatican and the Church’s pastoral mission.
Cardinal Ouellet discusses the appointment of bishops and Pope Francis’ pastoral style
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