Doors will open if new archbishop goes walkabout among the people

By Noel Whelan MUCH of the media coverage since last Saturday has rattled off Diarmuid Martin’s numerous qualifications.

Doors will open if new archbishop goes walkabout among the people
Thu, 08 May, 2003 - 01:00

He speaks six languages.

He has extensive diplomatic experience and has been at the centre of conflict resolution in places as diverse as East Timor and Sarajevo.

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