Tito Amodei, sculptor and Passionist priest, dies at 91 in Rome

On January 30, 2018, Ferdinando "Tito" Amodei passed away at the age of 91 in his cell-studio located in Rome. A sculptor and Passionist priest, he continued to create art despite battling Parkinson's disease. His wake took place on January 31, 2018, followed by his funeral on February 1, 2018. Born in 1926 in Colli a Volturno, Amodei entered the seminary in Nettuno from 1940 to 1943 and pursued theological studies in Florence. He is known for his series on the Deposition and his participation in the 1964 Venice Biennale. Amodei championed innovative sacred art and organized exhibitions such as "Bella Ciao" and "Tito – Le sculture." His significant works include the bronze Via Crucis in Matera and a mosaic at Santuario di S. Maria Goretti, with pieces housed in several esteemed collections.