The Facchinetti family originated from Cravegna, in the land of the Antigorio Valley, in the upper Ossola Valley, province of Novara. The first of this lineage was Navarino, surnamed della Noce or dei Nocetti, from whom came Pietro, Giacomo, and Antonio. The latter left his native land and moved to Bologna, where he worked as a porter, for which he was called Facchinetto. The family rose from such humble beginnings to a position of considerable influence in both ecclesiastical and civic spheres, producing a pope as well as several cardinals, senators, and ambassadors. Their history reflects a steady accumulation of authority, as they moved from the margins of society into roles that carried both prestige and power. This involvement in religious and political affairs spanned generations, firmly establishing their place in the public life of Bologna and within the wider structures of the Church.