He was thought a likely candidate to head the Secretariat of State when the post became vacant in December 1990, but was probably not appointed because the Polish pope thought it best to fill the position with an Italian.
A person who was considered for the post of heading the Secretariat of State in December 1990 was eyed as a potential candidate, but probably did not receive the appointment since the Polish pope believed that an Italian would be more suitable for the position.