Priest Banned from Social Media, Homeless Groups Protest
Update: 2025-12-17
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Father Júlio Lancellotti, a renowned Brazilian priest, faces suspension of his broadcasts and social media activity due to political opposition. Despite his extensive work with homeless people, right-wing groups criticize his leftist views. Cardinal Odilo Scherer, the Archbishop of Sao Paulo, has ordered the suspension, but over forty homeless aid organizations have petitioned for reconsideration, emphasizing his social impact. Father Lancellotti, a Lula supporter, has faced political backlash since the pandemic, with accusations of encouraging drug use and investigations into his work.
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