Gianfranco Ravasi
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About
Italian cardinal of the Catholic Church who became the President of the Pontifical Council for Culture in 2007.
Before Fame
He worked as an archaeologist in Syria, Jordan, Iraq, and Turkey.
Trivia
He believes that Darwin's theory of evolution is compatible with the Church's teachings.
Family Life
His father was an anti-fascist who served in the Italian army during World War II.
Associated With
He was elevated to the cardinalate by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010.