José Tolentino de Mendonça, the poet cardinal reconciling the Church and contemporary art
- Posted on May 30, 2026
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José Tolentino de Mendonça, the poet cardinal reconciling the Church and contemporary art
The Portuguese prelate has become a prominent figure in the world of contemporary art, befriending artists and film stars. As the driving force behind the Vatican Pavilion at the recently opened Venice Biennale, he has used his progressive outlook to help bridge the Church and a world that long viewed it with suspicion.
