Overview
- Wilmer, appointed Thursday by Pope Leo XIV, was presented in Münster’s St. Paulus Cathedral after the diocese spent nearly a year without a bishop.
- He condemned sexual abuse in the church as something that must “never, never again” occur and pledged to make the church a safe place.
- Most outlets report his installation for June 28, while one report lists June 18, showing a date discrepancy that still needs clarification.
- As conference chair, he now leads Germany’s largest diocese, which counts about 1.63 million Catholics, a shift that increases his reach within the church.
- Coverage describes him as a moderate reformer who has tested women’s leadership models and supports blessings for same‑sex couples, setting expectations for his approach in Münster.