Sweden's Catholic cardinal came to Washington, D.C., in August for an ecumenical dialogue with a Lutheran bishop. In NCR interviews, the two prelates spoke about their hopes for Pope Francis' upcoming Synod of Bishops.
To Americans who drop coins into the collection plate, write a check or perhaps text in their Sunday donation, the idea that the state would charge an annual tax to support their church can seem strange.
Rome - In an NCR interview, Arborelius also spoke about how he prioritizes listening to laypeople and why he thinks Francis may have chosen him as Sweden's first cardinal.
