Angelo Felici

Italian Roman Catholic cardinal (1919–2007)
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Summary

Angelo Felici is a human[1]. He was born in Segni[2]. He was born on July 26, 1919[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on June 17, 2007[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic bishop[8], and cardinal of the Roman Curia[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Angelo Felici's place of birth was Segni[2].
  • Angelo Felici passed away in Rome[4].
  • Angelo Felici was born on July 26, 1919[3].
  • Angelo Felici died on June 17, 2007[5].
  • Angelo Felici held citizenship in Italy[11].
  • Angelo Felici held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[12].
  • Angelo Felici's professions included theologian[6].
  • Angelo Felici's professions included Catholic priest[7].
  • Angelo Felici's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • Angelo Felici worked as a cardinal of the Roman Curia[9].
  • Angelo Felici held the position of cardinal[13].
  • Angelo Felici held the position of Catholic archbishop[14].
  • Angelo Felici held the position of titular archbishop[15].
  • Angelo Felici held the position of apostolic nuncio in Portugal[16].
  • Angelo Felici held the position of Apostolic Nuncio to France[17].
  • Angelo Felici held the position of Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints[18].
  • Angelo Felici was educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy[19].
  • Angelo Felici was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[20].
  • Angelo Felici received the Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21].
  • Angelo Felici received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22].
  • Angelo Felici's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Angelo Felici is recorded as male[24].
  • Angelo Felici's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Angelo Felici's Commons category is recorded as Angelo Felici[26].
  • Angelo Felici's family name is recorded as Felici[27].

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Origins and Family

Angelo Felici's place of birth was Segni[2]. He was born on July 26, 1919[3].

Education

Educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy[19], a Roman College[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in Rome[31] and Pontifical Gregorian University[20], a pontifical university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1551[34], headquartered in Roman College[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic bishop[8], and cardinal of the Roman Curia[9]. Positions held include cardinal[13], a title[36]; Catholic archbishop[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[37]; titular archbishop[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[38]; apostolic nuncio in Portugal[16]; Apostolic Nuncio to France[17], a position[39]; and Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21], a grade of an order[40], in Italy[41] and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], a grade of an order[42], in Germany[43].

Personal Life

Angelo Felici's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

Angelo Felici died on June 17, 2007[5]. He died in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Angelo Felici ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Angelo Felici born?

Born in Segni[2].

Where did Angelo Felici die?

Angelo Felici died in Rome[4].

What did Angelo Felici do for work?

Angelo Felici worked as theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic bishop[8], and cardinal of the Roman Curia[9].

Where did Angelo Felici go to school?

Angelo Felici was educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy[19] and Pontifical Gregorian University[20].

What awards did Angelo Felici receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21] and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Tymewalk · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'fr', 'id', 'it', 'la', 'nl', 'no', 'pl', '
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  2. 20d ago · Twtw4244 · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → Italian Roman Catholic cardinal (1919–2007)
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1|1 */ Given name: Angelo"
  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Angelo
    Consecrator → Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, Giovanni Benelli, Luigi Maria Carli
    Family name → Felici
    Country of citizenship → Italy, Kingdom of Italy
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