Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki is a prominent German Roman Catholic cleric, born on November 18, 1956. He has served as the Archbishop of Cologne since 2014 and was elevated to the rank of cardinal in 2012. Woelki is known for his commitment to social issues and his efforts to engage with the youth within the Church. Before his appointment in Cologne, Woelki was the Archbishop of Berlin from 2011 to 2014. He has been involved in various initiatives aimed at addressing challenges within the Church, including the need for reform and transparency in response to the sexual abuse crisis affecting the Catholic Church.