Brazilian Conference of National Bishops Archives - Page 3 of 9

Over 145 Brazilian bishops condemn Bolsonaro’s handling of pandemic

Jul 30, 2020

A draft letter signed by a group of 146 Brazilian bishops with severe criticism on President Jair Bolsonaro was published by the newspaper Folha de S. Paulo on July 26.

By Eduardo Campos Lima

Brazilian church campaign draws attention to threats against advocates

Jul 29, 2020

With the objective of giving more visibility to the increased violence against those who defend social and environmental rights, Brazil’s Catholic Church has launched the “Life by a Thread” campaign.

By Lise Alves

Brazilian Church says ‘Amazonize yourself’ as region faces COVID-19, deforestation

Jul 29, 2020

As deforestation increases in the Amazon and the COVID-19 coronavirus spreads throughout the region, the Brazilian Church has decided to create a campaign to raise awareness on the need to stop the destruction of the rainforest and its peoples.

By Eduardo Campos Lima

Brazil’s traditional fishing communities under attack during COVID-19 pandemic

Jul 25, 2020

In the past few months, there has been an escalation in the number of incursions of territories traditionally occupied by artisanal fishing communities in Brazil, according to the Bishops’ Conference’s Fishermen Pastoral Council (CPP).

By Eduardo Campos Lima

Church leaders targeted by conservative president’s supporters in Brazil

Jul 2, 2020

Church leaders have come under increasing attack in Brazil, as the country’s polarization gets worse under conservative President Jair Bolsonaro’s controversial handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Eduardo Campos Lima

Catholic stations in Brazil offer positive coverage for government money, report claims

Jun 10, 2020

A video conference between the managers of Catholic television and radio stations in Brazil and President Jair Bolsonaro on May 21 has spurred strong reaction of the the country’s bishops’ conference.

By Eduardo Campos Lima

Church in Brazil fighting spread of fake news during pandemic

Jun 2, 2020

Lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil has apparently intensified the circulation of fake news on the internet, or at least made it more visible, and much of it is directed against the Church, many times by people who claim to be Catholic.

By Eduardo Campos Lima

Indigenous infections grew amid slow Brazil agency response

May 19, 2020

As COVID-19 reached remote indigenous lands in Brazil’s Amazon, the government agency responsible for protecting native people brushed off calls for action, focusing instead on waging ideological battles, according to agents from the institution itself and others.

By Mauricio Savarese and David Biller