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Karl Lehmann (Cardinal Karl Lehman, actually) has been the Bishop of Mainz for 25 years.

I’m not actually on his team (Mrs jb is; I’m more of a Chreaster C of E), but he’s always impressed me with his questioning theological outlook, his down-to-earthness, his hearty laugh and his willingness to stand up for his beliefs.

Which is probably why it took him until 2001 to be cardinalised.

(Wasn’t the flavour of the month in Rome for many a month – or year, in fact).

So hang in there, Karl.

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