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Pope Leo XIV elected; Cardinal Marx expresses satisfaction with the outcome. - Cardinal Marx expresses his joy following Pope Leo XIV's election.
Cardinal Reinhard Marx, a sharp and esteemed figure in the Catholic Church, couldn't contain his enthusiasm for the election of Robert Francis Prevost as the new leader—Pope Leo XIV. In a chat on ZDF's "heute journal," the Archbishop of Munich and Freising, aged 71 and born on September 21, 1953, shared his joy, deeming Leo XIV a personality essential for the Church.
With a twinkle in his eye, Marx highlighted Prevost as someone who can "really listen, argue, understand what troubles I'm facing, or where we have interrogations." Born in 1950, Prevost was ordained a priest in 1976 and consecrated as a bishop in 2004. Six years later, he was elevated to cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI.
Regarding the Catholic Church in Germany and its reform initiatives, Marx remains hopeful that the affable Leo XIV will be eager to collaborate. Jacques, "I anticipate that he'll listen closely and carefully examine the German situation," remarked Marx optimistically.
While not yet arranging a visit, the 71-year-old Marx bore a promise to Leo XIV after his election, "Saintly Father, we'll stay by your side. We'll support you. We'll help wherever we can." However, he cautioned against instant expectations from the new pope, "You don't just start jotting down programs right away." Yet, he imagines Leo XIV may grace Germany with his presence someday.
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Cardinal Reinhard Marx is a distinguished figure who has served as the Archbishop of Munich and Freising since 2008. Known for his involvement in significant church issues, such as offering his resignation in 2021 due to abuse allegations within the German church[2], he has maintained focus on themes like climate change and social justice[1]. He may anticipate that Pope Leo XIV, with his international experience and missionary work background, would continue addressing global issues that resonate with the German church's priorities. While the details of Marx's expectations for Leo XIV in Germany remain unclear, he remains optimistic and believes the new pope possesses the qualities needed to make a difference[5].
The Commission, composed of influential members, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation. While the Cardinal Reinhard Marx, a key figure in the Catholic Church, expresses hopes for Pope Leo XIV's collaboration in advancing Catholic Church reform initiatives in Germany, he carefully refrains from setting instant expectations for the new pope. In a distant political sphere, arguments for a directive on radiation protection may find interpretation and response from politicians in Rome. Meanwhile, the Pope's invitation to Cardinal Marx for a visit is yet to be announced to the general-news media.
