Friedrich Wetter - Bishop

Bishop

He was Bishop of Speyer (1968–1982) and became Archbishop of Munich and Freising in 1982.

Styles of
Friedrich Wetter
Reference style His Eminence
Spoken style Your Eminence
Informal style Cardinal
See Munich and Freising (emeritus)

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