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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Keeping an Eye on Evangelicals, Globo Partners to Adapt Christian Books

Globo has announced a partnership with Editora Mundo Cristão to adapt Christian fiction into telefilms, starting with the book 'Círculos não são Infinitos' by Vitória Souza.

Feb 27 • 20:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula should stop asking for votes from evangelicals and start apologizing

Brazilian President Lula faces backlash from the evangelical community after a recent carnival parade criticized traditional family values, suggesting he should shift from seeking their votes to apologizing.

Feb 25 • 16:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Evangelicals: Bomb Threat - Courts Evacuated

Authorities have evacuated courts after receiving a bomb threat at the former Evagelidon school campuses.

Feb 25 • 08:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Allies of Lula disagree about the impacts of the parade with 'families in jars' in Sapucaí

The carnival parade in Rio honoring President Lula has caused divisions among his allies regarding its political implications.

Feb 20 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Evangelical reference in PT, Benedita says samba school has autonomy over parade

Benedita da Silva, a prominent evangelical figure in Brazil's Workers' Party (PT), supports the autonomy of the samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói to incorporate a segment critical of conservative families in its parade.

Feb 20 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Parade reveals double standards in freedom of expression

The samba school's parade at the 2026 Carnival sparked controversy over freedom of expression, revealing stark divides within Brazil's evangelical community.

Feb 19 • 23:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Free Chaos

The article discusses a humorous take on conservative families showcased in a Carnival parade that honored Lula, suggesting it may not bode well for his electoral prospects.

Feb 19 • 16:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Left Loves Change, Except for Evangelicals

The article discusses the tension between progressives and conservatives in Brazil, particularly in relation to the support for President Lula and the role of the evangelical community.

Feb 19 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pro-Lula Parade with 'Pickled Family' Divides Pastors and Inflames Electoral Debate

A samba school parade honoring President Lula has sparked debate among evangelical leaders due to its satirical depiction of 'neoconservatives', highlighting electoral tensions in Brazil.

Feb 19 • 01:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Evangelicals' criticism of parade honoring Lula alarms the president's allies

President Lula's allies are alarmed by widespread criticism from evangelicals regarding a Carnival parade honoring him, reflecting the ongoing political challenges in attracting evangelical support.

Feb 19 • 01:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government downplays school downgrade and prioritizes 10 for plot about Lula

The Brazilian government is focusing on a samba school that honored President Lula, despite its downgrade, emphasizing its high score for the samba theme.

Feb 18 • 21:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula's Dangerous Game in Mocking the Conservative Family

The article discusses the political implications of a samba school's tribute to Lula during the 2026 elections, particularly in relation to conservative evangelical sentiments.

Feb 17 • 17:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Nikolas will change the game between politics and religion in Brazil

Nikolas Ferreira is emerging as a significant political figure in Brazil, bridging the gap between evangelical and Catholic voters without the baggage associated with Bolsonaro.

Feb 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bolsonaro as Bozo and Criticism of Evangelicals: How the Controversial Parade in Honor of Lula Went at the TSE

The Niterói Academy's parade in honor of President Lula led to tensions over accusations of early campaign campaigning and featured the ex-president Bolsonaro as a target of criticism.

Feb 16 • 21:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Church and evangelical cults on opposing paths regarding the reform of the juvenile criminal regime

The Catholic Church and evangelical communities in Argentina are divided on a proposed reform to the juvenile criminal justice system, with the former opposing the initiative and the latter supporting it.

Feb 14 • 19:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Unlike the Catholic Church, evangelicals support the reduction of accountability, albeit with reservations

In Argentina, the evangelical community advocates for a reduction in the age of criminal accountability, emphasizing the need for exceptional protective measures and supportive public policies.

Feb 14 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Polarization promises belonging and delivers anxiety

The article discusses the emotional impact of political polarization on evangelical identity in Brazil, particularly in the context of President Lula's controversial remarks about evangelicals receiving government benefits.

Feb 13 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Did the evangelical collective create a stir by mixing Christianity and Brazilian identity?

The evangelical group Coletivo Candiero has sparked discussions among evangelicals in Brazil with their song 'Auê', which explores the tension between the sacred and the profane within religious traditions.

Feb 13 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Anitta sends message to religious group that preached at her concert

Singer Anitta responded on social media after a video showed a group of evangelicals preaching during her concert in Curitiba, Brazil.

Feb 8 • 01:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

By Sticking with Trump, Republicans and Rightwing Evangelicals Have Made a Devil's Pact

The article discusses the unwavering support of Republicans and right-wing evangelicals for Donald Trump and his protege Nayib Bukele, highlighting the moral and ethical implications of their alliance despite serious controversies.

Feb 5 • 19:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Blindness or Science? USP Launches Guide to Confront Fanaticism and Exit the Bubble

The University of São Paulo has released a guide titled 'Science, Belief, and (i-)Reality' aimed at addressing issues of fanaticism among young evangelicals.

Feb 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

The Great Promise of Ibogaine: How the US Right Promotes Psychedelic Drugs

The article discusses how the US right, including evangelical Christians and Republican leaders, is increasingly endorsing psychedelic drugs like ibogaine for healing and rebirth, supported by substantial funding for research.

Dec 28 • 13:06 UTC

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