Camera captures moment suspect of attacking Umbanda establishment in Presidente Prudente is shot dead
Security footage shows a man suspected of invading a Umbanda temple in Presidente Prudente being shot.
Comedian Tiago Santineli Taken to Police Station After Show in BH
Comedian Tiago Santineli was taken to a police station after a disturbance outside the Teatro da Maçonaria in Belo Horizonte following his performance addressing themes of Umbanda and other African-root religions.
Suspect who invaded and attacked an Umbanda temple in Presidente Prudente is shot dead
A man suspected of attacking an Umbanda temple in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, was shot dead shortly after police were called to reports of armed threats in the area.
Camera captures moment a man vandalizes an Umbanda temple in the interior of SP: 'Feeling of fear,' says babalaô
A man vandalized an Umbanda temple in Presidente Prudente, SP, attacking the property with a piece of wood while hurling insults at its residents.
Daughter of the santo in umbanda, Luiza Rosa shines as an evangelical in 'Three Graces'
Luiza Rosa, who plays Kellen in the telenovela 'Três Graças', discusses the portrayal of religion in the show and her own journey from studying biology to acting.
Project that had voting suspended due to lack of councilors is approved after new attempt in Curitiba
A public utility project for the Casa da Vó Toninha terreiro was approved in Curitiba after initially being suspended due to a lack of quorum.
Golden Series: 2nd night has various tributes to women, as well as funk, landscaping, and umbanda in samba
The 2nd night of the Golden Series, the main access division of Rio de Janeiro's carnival, features tributes to women and performances from renowned samba schools.
Andrea Rincón apologized to Milo J after accusing him of performing satanic rituals: "The last thing I wanted was to offend him"
Argentinian actress Andrea Rincón has apologized to singer Milo J after accusing him of conducting satanic rituals, clarifying that it was not her intention to offend him.
Suspect of rapes arrested, voodoo priest claims 'blank consciousness' during rituals with victims
A religious leader in Brazil has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing women under the guise of spiritual rituals.
Andrea Rincón accused young artists of performing satanic rituals and pointed out Milo J: "He is possessed"
Andrea Rincón has publicly accused young artist Milo J of engaging in satanic rituals and manipulating the souls of his followers through his music.
Conversation circle addresses religious intolerance and the right to faith at an Umbanda terreiro
A conversation circle in Santarém, Brazil focused on religious intolerance and the right to practice faith, particularly in African matrix religions.
How Islam Influenced African Matrix Religions in Brazil
The article explores how African matrix religions in Brazil, such as candomblé, umbanda, and quimbanda, have been influenced by Islam due to the beliefs of some enslaved peoples brought to Brazil.
Brazil: Thousands in Rio de Janeiro honour sea goddess Yemanjá on the beach
Thousands gathered in Rio de Janeiro to celebrate Yemanjá, the sea goddess, during a ceremonial event characterized by offerings and prayers.
The 'black pope of umbanda' who transformed the cult of Iemanjá and 'invented' Copacabana's New Year's Eve
The article discusses how the reverence for the Afro-Brazilian goddess Iemanjá influenced the creation of one of Brazil's biggest popular celebrations, the Copacabana New Year's Eve, and highlights criticisms received from Afro-religious leaders regarding recent events at the celebrations.