José Tolentino de Mendonça

José Tolentino de Mendonça, born on December thirty-first, nineteen sixty-five, is a distinguished Portuguese prelate of the Catholic Church. Renowned for his contributions as a theologian, writer, poet, and intellectual, he has emerged as one of the most original voices in modern Portuguese literature. His literary repertoire includes poetry, essays, and plays, often published under the name José Tolentino Mendonça.

In September twenty twenty-two, he was appointed as the prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education and serves as the Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical Institute for Christian Archaeology. His ecclesiastical journey saw him elevated to the rank of archbishop in July twenty eighteen, and he held the esteemed position of Archivist and Librarian of the Holy Roman Church from twenty eighteen to twenty twenty-two.

On October fifth, twenty nineteen, Pope Francis honored him by creating him a cardinal, further solidifying his influence within the Church. Additionally, since twenty twenty, he has been a member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic, reflecting his deep commitment to the Catholic faith and its teachings.