Camillo Ruini

Catholic cardinal (1931–2026)
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Camillo Ruini

Summary

Camillo Ruini is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sassuolo[2]. He was born on February 19, 1931[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on June 16, 2026[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Camillo Ruini was born in Sassuolo[2].
  • Camillo Ruini passed away in Rome[4].
  • Camillo Ruini was born on February 19, 1931[3].
  • Camillo Ruini died on June 16, 2026[5].
  • Camillo Ruini held citizenship in Italy[10].
  • Camillo Ruini worked as a theologian[6].
  • Camillo Ruini's professions included Catholic priest[7].
  • Camillo Ruini worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
  • Camillo Ruini held the position of cardinal[11].
  • Camillo Ruini held the position of titular bishop[12].
  • Camillo Ruini held the position of auxiliary bishop[13].
  • Camillo Ruini held the position of Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical Lateran University[14].
  • Camillo Ruini held the position of Cardinal Vicar[15].
  • Camillo Ruini held the position of Archpriest of the Saint John Lateran Basilica[16].
  • Camillo Ruini was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[17].
  • Camillo Ruini's education included a stint at Pontifical Lateran University[18].
  • Camillo Ruini received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[19].
  • Camillo Ruini was a member of Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas[20].
  • Camillo Ruini's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Camillo Ruini is recorded as male[22].
  • Camillo Ruini's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Camillo Ruini's Commons category is recorded as Camillo Ruini[24].
  • Camillo Ruini's honorific prefix is recorded as His Eminence[25].
  • Camillo Ruini's family name is recorded as Ruini[26].
  • Camillo Ruini's given name is recorded as Camillo[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sassuolo[2], Camillo Ruini… he was born on February 19, 1931[3].

Education

Educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[17], a pontifical university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1551[30], headquartered in Roman College[31] and Pontifical Lateran University[18], a pontifical university[32], in Vatican City[33], founded in 1773[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include cardinal[11], a title[35]; titular bishop[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[36]; auxiliary bishop[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[37]; Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical Lateran University[14]; Cardinal Vicar[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[38], in Italy[39]; and Archpriest of the Saint John Lateran Basilica[16], a position[40].

Recognition

Camillo Ruini received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[19].

Personal Life

Camillo Ruini's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

Camillo Ruini died on June 16, 2026[5]. He died in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Camillo Ruini ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Camillo Ruini born?

Camillo Ruini's place of birth was Sassuolo[2].

Where did Camillo Ruini die?

Camillo Ruini died in Rome[4].

What did Camillo Ruini do for work?

Camillo Ruini worked as theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did Camillo Ruini go to school?

Camillo Ruini was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[17] and Pontifical Lateran University[18].

What awards did Camillo Ruini receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . thecatholicherald.com. Retrieved . thecatholicherald.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Tymewalk · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 35
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  2. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → cardinal, titular bishop, auxiliary bishop +5
    Wikidata description → Catholic cardinal (1931–2026)
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  3. 16w ago · Antino Mizar · 2026-06-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 16w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-06-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Rome
    Honorific prefix → His Eminence
    Image → Ruini (cropped).jpg
    Name in native language → {'lang': 'it', 'text': 'Camillo Ruini'}
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  5. 16w ago · Huferpad · 2026-06-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death → +2026-06-16T00:00:00Z
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  6. 17w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Camillo
    Place of birth → Sassuolo
    Described by source → Cristiani d'Italia, Journal of Modern Italian Studies
    Occupation → theologian, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
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