Dom Arlindo Furtado
Dom Arlindo Furtado is a prominent figure in the Catholic Church in Cape Verde, serving as a cardinal and a vocal advocate for social justice and economic equality. He emphasizes the Church's role in addressing the suffering of the less fortunate, urging both citizens and leaders to engage in responsible management of resources. In his teachings, he reflects on the significance of Easter as a time for renewal and reconciliation, encouraging Christians to follow the example of Jesus Christ in their daily lives. His recent comments in an interview highlight the pressing issues of poverty and social inequality in Cape Verde, calling for collective action to create a more equitable society.
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Dom Arlindo Furtado, the bishop of the Diocese of Santiago, emphasized that Christmas is a celebration that invites the faithful to live a deep relationship with God.
Dom Arlindo Furtado destaca Natal como “festa do encontro existencial”
Cabo Verde· 2025-12-25Cardeal Dom Arlindo Furtado expressed satisfaction with the progress of the works in Cidade Velha.
“A requalificação urbana e ambiental da Cidade Velha irá garantir melhor qualidade de vida à população”- ministroCabo Verde· 2025-12-17
Dom Arlindo Furtado visited the rehabilitation works of the Complexo da Misericórdia.
Ministro da Cultura e Cardeal Dom Arlindo Furtado visitam obras de reabilitação do Complexo da MisericórdiaCabo Verde· 2025-12-17Dom Arlindo Furtado was invited by the Ministry of Culture and Creative Industries to visit the rehabilitation works at the Complexo da Misericórdia.
MCIC convida Cardeal Dom Arlindo para visita às obras no Complexo da Misericórdia – Cidade VelhaCabo Verde· 2025-08-19Dom Arlindo Furtado stated the need for the church's presence among the Cape Verdean diaspora.
Igreja Católica anuncia tradução do Novo Testamento para CriouloCabo Verde· 2025-06-11
Dom Arlindo Furtado described the environment during the election of Pope Leão XIV as very welcoming and familial.
Dom Arlindo Furtado fala em ambiente familiar na eleição do Papa Leão XIVCabo Verde· 2025-05-10
Dom Arlindo Furtado participated as a voter in the Conclave responsible for choosing the new leader of the Catholic Church.
PM felicita eleição do Papa Leão XIVCabo Verde· 2025-05-09
Dom Arlindo Furtado is one of the 133 cardinal electors participating in the conclave to elect the successor of Pope Francis.
Dom Arlindo Furtado entre os 133 cardeais eleitores para o novo Papa – fumo negro no início do segundo dia de votaçãoCabo Verde· 2025-05-08
Cardinal Dom Arlindo Furtado highlighted Pope Francisco as one of the great reformers of the Church.
Adeus ao pontífice que desceu da cátedraCabo Verde· 2025-04-26
Dom Arlindo Furtado expressed that the death of Papa Francisco is a great loss for the Church.
Papa Francisco recordado como “um dos grandes reformadores” da Igreja- Cardeal Dom Arlindo FurtadoCabo Verde· 2025-04-21
Cardeal Dom Arlindo Furtado encouraged Christians to recognize Jesus Christ as a model for fulfilling their obligations in the world out of love.
“O sofrimento daqueles que menos têm, é o sofrimento da Igreja e deve ser objecto de preocupação também dos nossos governantes e actores sociais”Cabo Verde· 2025-04-18