He is known for cycling his bicycle through the city.
He has been an auxiliary bishop and vicar general of the diocese, where he is known to have a strong bond with the priests of the diocese.
Some months after his election as pope Francis urged his new bishops to be 'profoundly bonded' to their communities. He said: "I beg you please to stay among your people. Avoid the scandal of being "airport bishops".
It seems Delpini fits the papal bill for archbishop of Milan.
In 1998 Delpini published a humorous book critical of clericalism.
In 1998 Delpini published a humorous book critical of clericalism.
Might Francis extend his influence to the Irish church, to religious congregations, to the Dominicans?
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