Bishop Gebhard Fürst is a prominent figure in the Roman Catholic Church in Germany. He has served as the Bishop of Freiburg since 2002, where he has been involved in various pastoral and administrative duties, focusing on community engagement and social issues. Born on June 24, 1948, in Freiburg, Fürst was ordained as a priest in 1975. He has held several positions within the church, including roles in education and youth ministry, and has been an advocate for interfaith dialogue and cooperation within the Christian community.