Reinhard Marx
German cardinal and influential church leader
Born
September 21st, 1953
71 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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