Background
Tucci, Roberto Cardinal was born on April 19, 1921 in Naples, Italy.
Tucci, Roberto Cardinal was born on April 19, 1921 in Naples, Italy.
Student, University Louvain, Belgium. Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy, Jesuit Houses of Study. Doctor of Philosophy in Theology, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome.
Doctor of Philosophy in Law (honorary), Notre Dame University, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), University Chicago, 1972.
Ordained priest Society of Jesus, 1950. Director La Civilta Cattolica journal, 1959—1973. Member preparatory commission on lay apostolate, 2d Vatican Council.
Peritus on lay apostolate 2d Vatican Council, 1962—1965, press conference official, 1962—1965. Secretary general Italian Province Society of Jesus, 1967—1969. Director general Vatican Radio, 1973—1985.
Organizer Papal visits outside of Italy, since 1982. Chairman administrative communications Vatican Radio, 1986—2001. Elevated to cardinal, 2001.
Cardinal-deacon S. Ignazio di Loyola a Campo Marzio, since 2001. Board director Georgetown University, 1977—1983. Vice president Italian Catholic Press Union, 1961—1982.