The current one hasArchbishop of Lille presents a moderate profile within the Catholic episcopate, displaying a social fiber and involving himself in the cause of migrants.
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More than four months after the resignation of Michel Aupetit, Pope Francis appointed, Tuesday, April 26, Laurent Ulrich as Archbishop of Paris. The latter, aged 70, is currently Archbishop of Lille. Archbishop of Lille since 2008, Laurent Ulrich presents a moderate profile within the Catholic episcopate, displaying a social fiber and getting involved in the cause of migrants.
“It was a surprise, a complete surprise”declared Laurent Ulrich at the microphone of RCF Hauts-de-France, explaining that he imagined doing his last years in the diocese of Lille, the retirement of a bishop being fixed at 75 years. “My ministry in Paris is going to be a ministry that wants to manifest the friendship of Christ”, he added. His installation in Paris will take place on May 23 in the Saint-Sulpice church.
The sovereign pontiff had accepted the resignation of Michel Aupetit at the beginning of December. Several newspapers lent him a romantic relationship with a woman he categorically denied. He said he was the victim of a “cabal”while acknowledging that his behavior may have been “ambiguous”. He was also criticized for his management of human resources at the head of the most important diocese in France.