“I am shocked and saddened by the news of Cardinal Georg Sterzinsky’s death. Cardinal Sterzinsky was a distinguished representative of the Catholic Church, a man of sound judgement and combative nature, an outstanding Berlin personality. In a host of ways Sterzinsky set a splendid example of service to the community – in his pastoral work for refugees, for example. Following his appointment as Bishop of a still divided Berlin in 1989, Sterzinsky worked consistently to overcome barriers, bring different mentalities together and give people a sense of belonging.”