José Tolentino de Mendonca
José Tolentino de Mendonca is a prominent Portuguese cardinal and the Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education in the Vatican. He is recognized for his intellectual contributions and his efforts to bridge the gap between faith and contemporary culture. Recently, he commented on Pope Francis's video message aired during the Sanremo Festival, emphasizing the importance of the Church's presence in various cultural spheres and the need for artistic talent to convey messages of peace and coexistence.
Born on May 15, 1965 (59 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 6,748 | $240,000 | 159$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 116,666 | $1,500,000 | 829$ |
| Romania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 9,860 | $250,000 | 128$ |
| Russia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 72,523 | $1,500,000 | 755$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,137 | 24 | $6,900 | 4$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 9.00 | 0.29% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,612 | $2,100 | 6$ |
| Totals | 6 | 385,182,131 | 207,433 | $3,499,000 | 1,881$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Russia:
José Tolentino de Mendonça is among the potential candidates for the papacy.
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Cabo Verde:
José Tolentino de Mendonça is the current prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education and a renowned poet.
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Romania:
José Tolentino de Mendonça is a poet and theologian who calls for a Church of 'service, not authority'.
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Liechtenstein:
José Tolentino de Mendonça is viewed as an important voice in contemporary Catholicism.
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Brazil:
José Tolentino de Mendonça is a cardinal and the current Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, known for his progressive views.
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Portugal:
José Tolentino de Mendonça won the Eduardo Lourenço Prize 2025 for his contributions to contemporary Portuguese culture.
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Guatemala:
Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça commented on the essential arts that children embody, which the world urgently needs.
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Portugal:
Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça substituted for Pope Francisco during the Jubilee of Artists and the World of Culture.
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Paraguay:
Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça celebrated a mass that Pope Francisco followed on television.
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Nicaragua:
Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça celebrated a mass that Pope Francisco followed via television.
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