Cardinal Reinhard Marx is a prominent German Roman Catholic bishop, born on September 15, 1953. He has served as the Archbishop of Munich and Freising since 2007 and is known for his involvement in various church reforms and social issues. He was appointed a cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010. Marx is also a member of the Council of Cardinals, which advises the Pope on church matters. He has been an advocate for addressing issues such as climate change, social justice, and the need for greater transparency within the church, particularly in response to the sexual abuse crisis.