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Cardinal Reinhard Marx, born {{Birth date and age|1953|9|21}}, is a German prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, serving as Archbishop of Munich and Freising since 2007 and elevated to cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010. Ordained a priest in 1979 for the Diocese of Paderborn and consecrated a bishop in 1996, he served as Bishop of Trier (2001–2007) and was a key adviser to Pope Francis as part of the Council of Cardinals (2013–2023). His progressive theology, reflected in his motto "Ubi Spiritus Domini, Ibi Libertas" ("Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom"), emphasizes social justice, migration, and Church reform, aligning with Francis’ vision but drawing conservative criticism for his openness to married priests and inclusivity.<ref name="Web14">{{cite web |url=https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinals_biographies/cardinal_marx.html |title=Biography of Cardinal Reinhard Marx |publisher=Vatican Press Office |date=2025-04-24 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Post6">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/mI0GZiuvfW |title=Kardinal Reinhard Marx zufolge |publisher=CNAdeutsch |date=2025-04-28 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> Marx participated in the 2013 conclave that elected Francis and, at age 71, is eligible for the 2025 conclave following Francis’ death on April 21, 2025, as one of 135 cardinal electors, with the conclave set to begin May 7, 2025, in the Sistine Chapel.<ref name="Web0">{{cite web |url=https://nigerianobservernews.com/2025/04/18-african-among-cardinals-to-elect-new-pope/ |title=18 African among Cardinals to elect new Pope |publisher=Nigerian Observer |date=2025-04-24 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Web4">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/28/conclave-elect-new-pope-7-may-vatican |title=Conclave to elect new pope to start on 7 May, Vatican says |publisher=The Guardian |date=2025-04-28 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> | Cardinal Reinhard Marx, born {{Birth date and age|1953|9|21}}, is a German prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, serving as Archbishop of Munich and Freising since 2007 and elevated to cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010. Ordained a priest in 1979 for the Diocese of Paderborn and consecrated a bishop in 1996, he served as Bishop of Trier (2001–2007) and was a key adviser to Pope Francis as part of the Council of Cardinals (2013–2023). His progressive theology, reflected in his motto "Ubi Spiritus Domini, Ibi Libertas" ("Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom"), emphasizes social justice, migration, and Church reform, aligning with Francis’ vision but drawing conservative criticism for his openness to married priests and inclusivity.<ref name="Web14">{{cite web |url=https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinals_biographies/cardinal_marx.html |title=Biography of Cardinal Reinhard Marx |publisher=Vatican Press Office |date=2025-04-24 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Post6">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/mI0GZiuvfW |title=Kardinal Reinhard Marx zufolge |publisher=CNAdeutsch |date=2025-04-28 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> Marx participated in the 2013 conclave that elected Francis and, at age 71, is eligible for the 2025 conclave following Francis’ death on April 21, 2025, as one of 135 cardinal electors, with the conclave set to begin May 7, 2025, in the Sistine Chapel.<ref name="Web0">{{cite web |url=https://nigerianobservernews.com/2025/04/18-african-among-cardinals-to-elect-new-pope/ |title=18 African among Cardinals to elect new Pope |publisher=Nigerian Observer |date=2025-04-24 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Web4">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/28/conclave-elect-new-pope-7-may-vatican |title=Conclave to elect new pope to start on 7 May, Vatican says |publisher=The Guardian |date=2025-04-28 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> | ||
Marx’s influence as a “kingmaker” in the conclave stems from his leadership in the German Synodal Way and advocacy for a Church that transcends polarization, though his progressive views on migration and Church governance face resistance from conservatives like Raymond Burke.<ref name="Post7">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/5TCNPFiXm4 |title=Cardinal Marx, considered a “kingmaker” |publisher=RichRaho |date=2025-04-27 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Web17">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/27/lobbying-next-pope-heats-up-outcome-less-predictable |title=Lobbying for next pope heats up, with outcome less predictable than ever |publisher=The Guardian |date=2025-04-27 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> Recent X posts highlight his call for a “courageous” and “free” pope rooted in the Gospel, but his alignment with Francis’ reforms and controversial migration stance (e.g., calling Germany an “immigration country” in 2025) limit his papal candidacy in a conclave dominated by Francis’ appointees (108 of 135 electors).<ref name="Post6" /><ref name="Post0">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/uDNC4UX812 |title=Kritische Botschaft nach Berlin |publisher=zeitonline |date=2025-04-08 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> His academic background from the University of Bochum informs his social theology. As an active cardinal, Marx’s role in the 2025 conclave centers on his vote and influence, shaping the Church’s future, though his progressive stance makes him a polarizing figure.<ref name="Web15">{{cite web |url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/cardinals-contenders-pope/story?id=109483135 |title=Which cardinals are seen as contenders to be the next pope? |publisher=ABC News |date=2025-04-21 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> | Marx’s influence as a “kingmaker” in the conclave stems from his leadership in the German Synodal Way and advocacy for a Church that transcends polarization, though his progressive views on migration and Church governance face resistance from conservatives like [[Raymond Burke]].<ref name="Post7">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/5TCNPFiXm4 |title=Cardinal Marx, considered a “kingmaker” |publisher=RichRaho |date=2025-04-27 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Web17">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/27/lobbying-next-pope-heats-up-outcome-less-predictable |title=Lobbying for next pope heats up, with outcome less predictable than ever |publisher=The Guardian |date=2025-04-27 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> Recent X posts highlight his call for a “courageous” and “free” pope rooted in the Gospel, but his alignment with Francis’ reforms and controversial migration stance (e.g., calling Germany an “immigration country” in 2025) limit his papal candidacy in a conclave dominated by Francis’ appointees (108 of 135 electors).<ref name="Post6" /><ref name="Post0">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/uDNC4UX812 |title=Kritische Botschaft nach Berlin |publisher=zeitonline |date=2025-04-08 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> His academic background from the University of Bochum informs his social theology. As an active cardinal, Marx’s role in the 2025 conclave centers on his vote and influence, shaping the Church’s future, though his progressive stance makes him a polarizing figure.<ref name="Web15">{{cite web |url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/cardinals-contenders-pope/story?id=109483135 |title=Which cardinals are seen as contenders to be the next pope? |publisher=ABC News |date=2025-04-21 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||