Government faces backlash over calls to limit April 25 celebrations out of respect for Pope Francis
Left-wing parties have slammed the government The Portuguese government is facing widespread criticism after calling for celebrations of the April 25 Revolution to be more reserved following the death of
All roads lead to Rome: Portugal joins throng of world leaders attending Popeâs funeral
Portugal marks Popeâs death with three days of national mourning from tomorrow The highest figures in the Portuguese state will be joining world leaders in Rome on Saturday for the
Idea to name park after Pope Francis gains traction
Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas has proposed renaming of Parque Tejo, Parque Papa Francisco Socialists on Lisbon City Council have supported the proposal by social democrat mayor Carlos Moedas to name
Four Portuguese cardinals to help choose next Pope
Nine other Portuguese-speaking cardinals involved in process For the first time since the College of Cardinals was created, Portugal has four cardinal electors in the conclave to choose Francis’ successor.
Tributes and lamentations pour in following death this morning of Pope Francis
Four Portuguese bishops among those to choose Pope Francis’ successor Tributes and lamentations have been pouring in from all corners of the globe today, following the announcement early this morning
Easter Sunday Catholic Mass in English in Carvoeiro
There will be a retiring collection for the Lagoa CĂĄritas Food Bank An Easter Sunday Catholic Mass in English will take place on Sunday, April 20 at 4pm, at the
Easter Week celebrations in English in Tavira
âWe invite all members of the community to join us” – Algarve Diocese The Algarve Diocese’s Tourism Pastoral Care announces a series of English Holy Week celebrations at the Church
Around 5,000 Muslims descend on Alameda for end of Ramadan
Portugal has reportedly âalready surpassed 100,000â Muslims Lisbon has had an unusual Sunday of celebrations. First up early morning was the arrival of around 5,000 Muslims, dressed in full costume,
St Vincentâs Chaplaincy goes plastic free this Lent
Cutting down on our use of plastic, especially single-use plastic, is something we can do to help Lent, and of course Easter, are an important part of the Christian calendar.
Catholic Mass in English in Carvoeiro
There will be a retiring collection for the Lagoa Food Bank Padre Nuno Coelho will be celebrating the Second Sunday of Lent in English this Sunday, March 16, at 4pm,