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What year was Marx elevated to the cardinalate?

  • 1999

  • 2005

  • 2010

  • 2015

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In 2010, Pope Benedict XVI named Marx to the cardinalate. This was a controversial decision, as Marx is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has been critical of the Catholic Church's stance on social issues. However, Pope Benedict XVI praised Marx's work as a theologian and his commitment to social justice.
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