It is worth noting that the erection of the Diocese of Brasília predated that of the Roman Catholic archdiocese by five years, as a result of which the Roman Catholic hierarchy were forced to recognize, and never able to challenge, the title of Bishop of Brasília. In 1961 he acquired Brazilian citizenship.
It's worth noting that the creation of the Diocese of Brasília occurred earlier than the establishment of the Roman Catholic archdiocese, resulting in the recognition and acceptance of the Bishop of Brasília as a legitimate title by the Roman Catholic hierarchy. In 1961, he became a Brazilian citizen.