Gianfranco Ravasi

Catholic cardinal
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Gianfranco Ravasi

Summary

Gianfranco Ravasi is a human[1]. He was born in Merate[2]. He was born on October 18, 1942[3]. He worked as a theologian[4], Judaic scholar[5], screenwriter[6], university teacher[7], and Catholic priest[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gianfranco Ravasi was born in Merate[2].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi was born on October 18, 1942[3].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi held citizenship in Italy[10].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[11].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi's professions included theologian[4].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi worked as a Judaic scholar[5].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi's professions included Catholic priest[8].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi's professions included writer[12].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi held the position of Catholic archbishop[13].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi held the position of titular archbishop[14].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi held the position of cardinal priest[15].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi's education included a stint at Pontifical Gregorian University[16].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi's education included a stint at Pontifical Biblical Institute[17].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi received the Order of the Star of Romania[18].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi received the The seal of the city of Pilsen[19].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi received the Friendship Order[22].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi was a member of Pontifical Academy of Fine Arts and Letters of the Virtuosi al Pantheon[23].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi was a member of Q835448[24].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi is recorded as male[26].
  • Gianfranco Ravasi's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Gianfranco Ravasi's place of birth was Merate[2]. He was born on October 18, 1942[3].

Education

Educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[16], a pontifical university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1551[30], headquartered in Roman College[31] and Pontifical Biblical Institute[17], a pontifical institute[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1909[34], headquartered in Rome[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[4], Judaic scholar[5], screenwriter[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], and writer[12]. Positions held include Catholic archbishop[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[36]; titular archbishop[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[37]; and cardinal priest[15], a position[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Star of Romania[18], an order[39], in Romania[40], founded in 1864[41]; The seal of the city of Pilsen[19], an award[42], in Czech Republic[43]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], a grade of an order[44], in Germany[45]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[46], in France[47]; and Friendship Order[22], an order[48], in Azerbaijan[49], founded in 2007[50].

Personal Life

Gianfranco Ravasi's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].

Why It Matters

Gianfranco Ravasi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Gianfranco Ravasi born?

Born in Merate[2], Gianfranco Ravasi…

What did Gianfranco Ravasi do for work?

Gianfranco Ravasi worked as theologian[4], Judaic scholar[5], screenwriter[6], university teacher[7], and Catholic priest[8].

Where did Gianfranco Ravasi go to school?

Gianfranco Ravasi was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[16] and Pontifical Biblical Institute[17].

What awards did Gianfranco Ravasi receive?

Honors received include Order of the Star of Romania[18], The seal of the city of Pilsen[19], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], and Commander of the Legion of Honour[21].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, Judaic scholar, screenwriter +4
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  2. 25d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Educated at Pontifical Gregorian University, Pontifical Biblical Institute
    Participant in 2013 conclave
    Place of birth Merate
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