Outspoken Curial Archbishop Retires: Friend of Refugees and Critical Historian of Vatican II

National Catholic Reporter: Generally speaking, the Vatican is an environment that doesn’t exactly encourage individuality. Officials typically move in the shadows, subjecting their own styles and passions to the corporate interests of the Holy See. When you find a personality that shines through even here, therefore, you know you’ve got a live wire. Read more of John Allen’s article about Agostino Marchetto here.