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King Charles III’s visit to Vatican marks a historic step in path of unity between two churches

Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro stands at the entrance of his home where he is under house arrest in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. (Credit: Luis Nova/AP.)

Brazilian Catholics divided over Bolsonaro’s conviction

Sep 19
Eduardo Campos Lima

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro gives a press conference outside the Senate in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, July 17, 2025. (Credit: Luis Nova/AP.)

After Bolsonarist protest, Catholic Congresswoman criticizes ‘radicalism’ in Brazil

Aug 9
Eduardo Campos Lima

Former President Jair Bolsonaro speaks to the press after being formally charged by the federal police with attempted coup, at the airport in Brasilia, Brazil, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Credit: Eraldo Peres/AP.)

Brazilian Catholic oppose attempts to pardon members of 2022 coup attempt

Dec 20, 2024
Eduardo Campos Lima

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro votes in the run-off presidential election as he runs for another term in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Oct. 30, 2022. (Credit: Bruna Prado, Pool via AP.)

Priest indicted along with Bolsonaro and military officers for conspiracy in Brazil

Nov 22, 2024
Eduardo Campos Lima

In nod to conservatives, Brazilian bishops welcome priest ‘influencers’

Nov 2, 2024
Eduardo Campos Lima

In this May 7, 2016 file photo, a protester wearing a marijuana costume holds a sign that reads “Legalize” in Portuguese during a march in favor of legalizing marijuana along Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, Brazil’s health regulator said it approved guidelines for the sale of medicinal products derived from cannabis. (Credit: Silvia Izquierdo/AP.)

Catholics divided as Brazil debates decriminalizing marijuana use

Mar 18, 2024
Eduardo Campos Lima

Brazil bishops say land disputes, Indigenous frustrations continue under Lula

Nov 2, 2023
Eduardo Campos Lima

Brazil pro-LGBTQ network reports welcome in Church, pushback in society

Oct 26, 2023
Eduardo Campos Lima

Brazil’s bishops reject blame for abortion debate over alleged backing for Lula

Sep 25, 2023
Eduardo Campos Lima

Threat against priest and homeless advocate reveals deep rifts in Brazil

Aug 31, 2023
Eduardo Campos Lima

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King Charles III’s visit to Vatican marks a historic step in path of unity between two churches

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