Cardinal Bartolucci

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Cardinal Domenico Bartolucci

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CardinalDomenicoBartolucci

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Cardinal Bartolucci’s Stats

Born May 7, 1917in Italy.

Ordained a priest on December 23, 1929.

Appointed to director of the Sistine Choir in 1956.

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Cardinal Bartolucci’s Stats

Retired onMay 29, 1997.

Created a cardinal on November 20, 2010.

Died onNovember 11, 2013.

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Cardinal Bartolucci’s Facts

A priest for almost 74 years!

Forced into retirement due to “politics.”

A world-renowned composer and director.Composed his first Mass at age 12. His music already comprises 40 volumes!

Led the Sistine Choir in tours around the world.

Spent his career preserving the rightful place of sacred music in Catholic liturgy.

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College of CardinalsWith the deathof Cardinal Bartolucci,the College ofCardinals nowhas 200 members,109 of which are under the age of 80 and thus eligible to vote in a papal conclave.

Cardinal Bartolucci was elevated after his 80th birthday and never participated in a conclave.