Schönborn Succession: This is What Grünwidl Says

The decision on a new Catholic Archbishop for Vienna is still pending. The interim apostolic administrator Josef Grünwidl is hopeful for a replacement before Christmas. "I could well imagine that there will be a new Archbishop of Vienna during Advent. And I wish for that too," Grünwidl told the "Niederösterreichische Nachrichten" (Wednesday). He reiterated that he does not wish to take on the position himself.

Grünwidl in Action Since Schönborn's Withdrawal

Grünwidl has been managing the Archdiocese of Vienna since the resignation of Cardinal Christoph Schönborn as Archbishop in January. However, it is not possible in the long run to perform both roles as administrator and as episcopal vicar in the industrial district well at the same time, according to Grünwidl. Towards Christmas, it will certainly be time for a new Archbishop, "otherwise my time as administrator would last over a year, and that has almost never been the case before." In this case, the powers of the administrator would also be expanded.

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