paul joseph jean poupard (born 30 august 1930) is a french prelate of the catholic church. he has been a cardinal since 1985. he held job of the roman curia for more than 25 years, was president of the pontifical council for culture from 1988 to 2007 and briefly as president of the pontifical council for interreligious dialogue. poupard was born in bouzillé, maine-et-loire.