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Brazilian bishop dismisses Eucharistic adoration, contradicting Church teaching

The bishop's remarks, made during a Holy Thursday homily, created a false dichotomy between consuming and adoring the Eucharist, as if they were mutually exclusive.

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Lent is the perfect time to prepare for our death

Eternal salvation is for us the most important affair – the only affair – and that if once neglected, it becomes an irreparable affair if we ever make a mistake.

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• Feb 16, 2026

This isolated Brazilian community shows why the Church must never forget its duty to evangelize

The community of Cruz is made up of 14 families and situated more than 31 miles from the nearest town's parish. Its first Holy Mass was celebrated in March 2025.

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• Jan 22, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Brazil’s Catholic prince says the West must restore Christendom to survive

The head of the Imperial House of Brazil, Dom Bertrand, explains his views on government and faith, arguing that ‘if God is removed from the picture, the state becomes God.’

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• Dec 10, 2025

Legendary Brazilian Catholic intellectual who shaped country’s conservative resurgence dies

Professor Olavo de Carvalho is considered by many to be the primary person responsible for initiating the reconstruction of a conservative culture in Brazil.

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• Jan 27, 2022Jan 27, 2022

Muere el legendario intelectual católico brasileño que concibió el resurgimiento conservador del país

El profesor Olavo de Carvalho fue el principal responsable de iniciar la reconstrucción de una cultura conservadora en Brasil.

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• Jan 27, 2022Jan 27, 2022

Morre lendário intelectual católico brasileiro que moldou o ressurgimento do conservadorismo no país

Professor Olavo de Carvalho foi o principal responsável por iniciar a reconstrução de uma cultura conservadora no Brasil.

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Brazilian bishop dismisses Eucharistic adoration, contradicting Church teaching

Lent is the perfect time to prepare for our death

This isolated Brazilian community shows why the Church must never forget its duty to evangelize

EXCLUSIVE: Brazil’s Catholic prince says the West must restore Christendom to survive

Legendary Brazilian Catholic intellectual who shaped country’s conservative resurgence dies

Muere el legendario intelectual católico brasileño que concibió el resurgimiento conservador del país

Morre lendário intelectual católico brasileiro que moldou o ressurgimento do conservadorismo no país