Brazil witnessed a fourfold increase in the disease's spread this year, attributed partly to the release of gene-edited mosquitoes by the United Nations.
The bishop called blessing irregular couples and same-sex couples 'a grave abuse of the Most Holy Name of God, which is invoked upon an objectively sinful union of fornication, adultery, or even worse, homosexual activity.'
'Child trafficking is a global issue, and we hope to build on the incredible momentum here in the states and share the film’s powerful message worldwide,' said Jared Geesey, Senior Vice President of Global Distribution for Angel Studios.
'After two years of not being able to do so in person ... it is very encouraging to see that thousands and thousands celebrate the gift of life and family,' said Arequipa Archbishop Javier Del Rio Alba.