Raffaele Farina

Raffaele Farina, born on September twenty-fourth, nineteen thirty-three, is a distinguished Italian cardinal of the Catholic Church. His extensive career encompasses roles as a librarian, archivist, and a dedicated Catholic priest, culminating in his elevation to the cardinalate in two thousand seven.

Farina's contributions to the Church are significant, having served as the Archivist of the Vatican Secret Archives and the Librarian of the Vatican Library. His expertise in these roles has been instrumental in preserving and managing the vast historical resources of the Catholic Church.

In addition to his archival work, he has held the position of president of the Consiglio di Presidenza at the Scuola Vaticana di Paleografia, Diplomatica e Archivistica, where he has influenced the education and training of future archivists and librarians.