Quebec City, Canada, Jul 5, 2010 / 18:45 pm
At a recent press conference, Cardinal Marc Ouellet commented on his recent appointment as Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, remarking that he was "surprised" to be working in this new capacity and is both grateful and daunted by the task.
Speaking to the press on June 30, the cardinal, who has served as Archbishop of Quebec and Primate of Canada since 2002, spoke on the responsibility he will have in advising the the Holy Father on bishop nominations.
"It is a difficult and huge responsibility in the life of the Church," the cardinal said.
When asked whether or not he had always wanted to become a part of the Roman Curia or even elected as Pope, Ouellet said, "No, it was not my dream when I was young."