Raffaele Farina

Italian cardinal and Vatican official

Raffaele Farina - Italian cardinal and Vatican official
Born

September 24th, 1933
91 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Italy

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Ordained as a priest in 1959, served in various roles within the Vatican, including as the head of the Vatican Library from 2002 to 2007. Elevated to cardinal in 2006 and served in several key positions, contributing to the governance of the Catholic Church. Participated in the conclave that elected Pope Francis in 2013.

Led the Vatican Library from 2002 to 2007

Participated in the 2013 papal conclave

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