Edir Macedo
Brazilreligious leaderMaleb. 19454.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Edir Macedo is a prominent Brazilian bishop and founder of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God. Known for his significant influence in Brazilian evangelical circles and media, he has played a key role in shaping the political landscape by aligning the church with various political movements and figures, including those connected to Jair Bolsonaro.
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Edir Macedo is the founder of the Universal Church and is identified as the controller of Banco Digimais.
Quem são os alvos da operação da PF que atingiu Edir Macedo e a cúpula do Banco DigimaisBrazil· 2026-06-23
Edir Macedo is involved as the bishop and controller of the bank Digimais, which is under investigation for financial fraud.
PF faz operação contra fraudes no sistema financeiro e bloqueia até R$ 670 milhões ligados ao banco de Edir MacedoBrazil· 2026-06-23Edir Macedo is the founder of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God.
Eduardo Cunha avança para reabrir a Jovem Pan no Rio, mas negociações com partidos em Minas travamBrazil· 2026-02-13
Edir Macedo is the founder of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God.
Eduardo Cunha avança para reabrir a Jovem Pan no Rio, mas negociações com partidos em Minas travamBrazil· 2026-02-13Edir Macedo has remained silent regarding Silas Malafaia's recent controversies.
Silas Malafaia tenta mobilizar fiéis, mas silêncio de rivais esvazia o movimentoBrazil· 2025-08-22
Edir Macedo is the leader of the Universal Church and is influential in Brazilian politics.
'O povo nem sabe o que é anistia, vai pesar em 2026 se a vida está melhor ou não com Lula', diz Duda LimaBrazil· 2025-04-30
Edir Macedo is associated with the Record network, which has been a significant player in the communication empire of evangelical churches.
Um papa brasileiro evitaria que o Brasil deixe de ser o país mais católico do mundo?
Liechtenstein· 2025-04-21
Bishop Edir Macedo attended the event and prayed for the attendees.
'vamos nos animar diante das cruzes de cada dia'Brazil· 2025-04-18
Edir Macedo is the founder and bishop of the Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus and is known for his wealth and controversial financial activities.
Billionaire televangelist lists $14.6M Florida condo amid scrutiny over wealth
United States· 2025-04-06
Edir Macedo is the bishop of the Universal Church and has various members in the Republican party.
Bolsonaro e Tarcísio avaliam lançar evangélico na disputa ao Senado em SP, mas igrejas divergem sobre nomeBrazil· 2025-04-01
