Patriarch of Lisbon criticises Catholics who oppose immigrants
Rui Valério accuses world leaders of wanting to wage war. On controversial issues, he will follow the Pope's position.
'The phenomenon of immigration took us all by surprise,' says the Patriarch of Lisbon
The Patriarch of Lisbon, Rui Valério, criticises the anti-immigrant rhetoric promoted by many who call themselves Catholics and by conservative movements.
Immigration does not call into question the Christian character of Portuguese society, says the Patriarch of Lisbon
The Patriarch of Lisbon said that immigration does not challenge or undermine Portugal's Christian identity and values.
Patriarch of Lisbon says immigration does not jeopardise the Christian character of Portuguese society
The Patriarch of Lisbon said immigration does not threaten or call into question the Christian foundations of Portuguese society, asserting that newcomers do not compromise the nation's Christian identity.
Patriarch of Lisbon says immigration does not undermine the Christian foundations of Portuguese society
Patriarch of Lisbon Rui Valério argued that immigration does not undermine Portugal’s Christian foundations, emphasising that Catholicism and Christian culture foster a universalist mentality. He stressed the need for integration and respect for the country’s cultural and religious traditions, asserting that newcomers do not threaten or call into question the nation’s Christian character.
Update: Rui Valério reiterated that Catholicism and Christian culture are “a strong promoter of a universalist mentality”, underscoring that immigration does not call into question or jeopardise the Christian character of Portuguese society. He emphasised the importance of integration and respect for Portugal's cultural and religious traditions, arguing that newcomers do not compromise the nation's Christian identity and urging a balanced, inclusive approach to social cohesion.
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