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Born in Sorengo, Switzerland, and raised in Lund, Sweden, Cardinal Arborelius converted from Lutheranism to Catholicism at age 20. He became the first Catholic bishop of Swedish origin since the Reformation and leads the Diocese of Stockholm, the only Catholic diocese in Sweden. Known for his commitment to ecumenism and interfaith dialogue, he is a Discalced Carmelite with a contemplative spiritual approach.
