The Patriarch of Lisbon said that immigration does not challenge or undermine Portugal's Christian identity and values.
Immigration does not call into question the Christian character of Portuguese society, says the Patriarch of Lisbon
Saturday, 17 January 2026RSS

Context & Explainers
The Immigration Law is Portugal’s legal framework that governs entry, residency, asylum and deportation of non-nationals. It was amended by Law No. 61/2025 on October 22, 2025, after parts of an earlier draft were rejected by the Constitutional Court; the changes reorganise administrative responsibilities and introduce stricter control measures that affect visas, residency and family reunification processes.


