Raffaele Farina

Catholic cardinal
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Raffaele Farina

Summary

Raffaele Farina is a human[1]. Born in Buonalbergo[2], he… he was born on September 24, 1933[3]. He worked as a librarian[4], archivist[5], Catholic priest[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Raffaele Farina was born in Buonalbergo[2].
  • Raffaele Farina was born on September 24, 1933[3].
  • Raffaele Farina held citizenship in Italy[9].
  • Raffaele Farina worked as a librarian[4].
  • Raffaele Farina worked as an archivist[5].
  • Raffaele Farina's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Raffaele Farina's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Raffaele Farina held the position of Catholic archbishop[10].
  • Raffaele Farina held the position of titular archbishop[11].
  • Raffaele Farina held the position of titular bishop[12].
  • Raffaele Farina held the position of Rector of the Salesian Pontifical University[13].
  • Raffaele Farina held the position of Archivist of the Vatican Archive[14].
  • Raffaele Farina held the position of cardinal priest[15].
  • Raffaele Farina was employed by Salesian Pontifical University[16].
  • Raffaele Farina's education included a stint at Pontifical Gregorian University[17].
  • Raffaele Farina was educated at University of Bonn[18].
  • Raffaele Farina's education included a stint at Salesian Pontifical University[19].
  • Raffaele Farina received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20].
  • Raffaele Farina was a member of Pontifical Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Raffaele Farina's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
  • Raffaele Farina is recorded as male[23].
  • Raffaele Farina's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Raffaele Farina's Commons category is recorded as Raffaele Farina[25].
  • Raffaele Farina's religious order is recorded as Salesians of Don Bosco[26].
  • Raffaele Farina's family name is recorded as Farina[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Buonalbergo[2], Raffaele Farina… he was born on September 24, 1933[3].

Education

Educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[17], a pontifical university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1551[30], headquartered in Roman College[31]; University of Bonn[18], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1818[34], headquartered in Bonn[35]; and Salesian Pontifical University[19], a seminary[36], in Italy[37], founded in 1965[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[4], archivist[5], Catholic priest[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. Raffaele Farina was employed by Salesian Pontifical University[16]. Positions held include Catholic archbishop[10], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[39]; titular archbishop[11], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[40]; titular bishop[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[41]; Rector of the Salesian Pontifical University[13]; Archivist of the Vatican Archive[14]; and cardinal priest[15], a position[42].

Recognition

Raffaele Farina received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20].

Personal Life

Raffaele Farina's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].

Why It Matters

Raffaele Farina ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Raffaele Farina born?

Raffaele Farina was born in Buonalbergo[2].

What did Raffaele Farina do for work?

Raffaele Farina worked as librarian[4], archivist[5], Catholic priest[6], and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Raffaele Farina go to school?

Raffaele Farina was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[17], University of Bonn[18], and Salesian Pontifical University[19].

What awards did Raffaele Farina receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Catholic archbishop, Prefect of the Vatican Library, cardinal-deacon +5
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  2. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation librarian, archivist, Catholic priest +1
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