Paul Poupard facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Paul Poupard |
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| Cardinal President Emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Culture |
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Poupard in 2015
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| Church | Catholic Church |
| Appointed | 19 April 1988 |
| Reign ended | 3 September 2007 |
| Predecessor | Gabriel-Marie Garrone |
| Successor | Gianfranco Ravasi |
| Other posts | Cardinal-Priest of Santa Prassede (1996–) |
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| Ordination | 18 December 1954 |
| Consecration | 6 April 1979 by Gabriel Auguste François Marty |
| Created Cardinal | 25 May 1985 |
| Rank | Cardinal-Deacon (1985–96) Cardinal-Priest (1996–) |
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| Birth name | Paul Joseph Jean Poupard |
| Born | 30 August 1930 Bouzillé, France |
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| Alma mater | Catholic University of the West École pratique des hautes études |
| Motto | Episcopus vobis vobiscum Christianus |
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Paul Joseph Jean Poupard (born August 30, 1930) is an important French leader in the Catholic Church. He has been a Cardinal since 1985. A Cardinal is a high-ranking official, usually a bishop, who helps the Pope.
Cardinal Poupard worked in the Roman Curia for over 25 years. The Roman Curia is like the main government offices of the Vatican. He was the President of the Pontifical Council for Culture from 1988 to 2007. This group helps connect the Church with different cultures around the world. He also briefly led the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, which works to build understanding between different religions.
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| Reference style | His Eminence |
| Spoken style | Your Eminence |
| Informal style | Cardinal |
| See | Santa Prassede (titular) |
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Early Life and Education
Paul Poupard was born in Bouzillé, a town in France. He went to a special school for those who wanted to become priests, called a minor seminary. Later, he studied at the University of Angers. He also attended the École Pratique des Hautes Études at the Sorbonne.
At these universities, he earned advanced degrees in both theology (the study of religious faith) and history. On December 18, 1954, he became a priest. After becoming a priest, he taught at the Mongazon School.
Important Roles in the Church
In 1959, Paul Poupard began working in the French section of the Vatican's main office. This office helps the Pope with many important tasks. He was given special titles, like "Chaplain of His Holiness" in 1965 and "Honorary Prelate of His Holiness" in 1971.
From 1972 to 1980, he was the leader, or Rector, of the Institut Catholique de Paris. This is a well-known Catholic university in Paris. He also served as the vice-president of a society that studies French Church history.
Becoming a Bishop and Cardinal
On February 2, 1979, Paul Poupard was named an Auxiliary Bishop of Paris. This means he helped the main bishop of Paris. He also became a Titular Bishop of Usula. He officially became a bishop on April 6, 1979.
In 1980, he started working in the Roman Curia, the Vatican's central administration. He became the Pro-President of the Secretariat for Non-Believers. This group focused on talking with people who did not believe in God. In 1988, this group was renamed the Pontifical Council for Culture.
In 1985, he was made a Cardinal by Pope John Paul II. His title changed to President of the Pontifical Council for Culture. After Pope John Paul II passed away, Pope Benedict XVI reappointed him to the same role. In 2006, Pope Benedict XVI also made him President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue. This council works to build understanding and respect between different religions.
Later Years and Retirement
In 1996, Cardinal Poupard was appointed Cardinal-Priest of Santa Prassede. He was one of the cardinals who helped choose the new Pope in the 2005 papal election. In that election, Pope Benedict XVI was chosen.
In September 2007, Pope Benedict XVI appointed new leaders for the councils Cardinal Poupard had been leading. Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran took over the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue. Gianfranco Ravasi became the new head of the Pontifical Council for Culture.
Writings and Honors
Cardinal Poupard has written many books and articles. His writings have been translated into many languages, including Arabic, Chinese, English, German, and Spanish.
Besides his degrees from the Sorbonne, he has also received honorary doctorates. These are special degrees given to honor someone's achievements. He received them from universities in places like Aix-en-Provence, Taiwan, Belgium, Japan, and Chile.
See also
In Spanish: Paul Poupard para niños
