José Ornelas: Those who defend hate speech or exclusion are not Catholic

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José Ornelas: Those who defend hate speech or exclusion are not Catholic

The president of the Portuguese Episcopal Conference (CEP) argues that politicians who invoke Christian values to promote hate speech and the exclusion of minorities should face a Nuremberg-style tribunal. In an interview, José Ornelas criticizes the use of religion to justify wars or discrimination, emphasizing that such actions are fundamentally un-Christian. He also discusses the need for the Church to address internal debates on issues like clerical celibacy and the role of women, while expressing hope for a papal visit to Fátima in 2027.

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