Reinhard Marx

German cardinal and influential church leader

Reinhard Marx - German cardinal and influential church leader
Born

September 21st, 1953
72 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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Ordained as a priest in 1977, held numerous positions within the Catholic Church in Germany, leading to appointment as Archbishop of Munich and Freising in 2007. Created a cardinal in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI. Actively engaged in discussions about church reform and social issues.

Served as Archbishop of Munich and Freising

Appointed as a cardinal in 2010

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