José Manuel Pereira de Almeida

José Manuel Pereira de Almeida is the vice-rector of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa and a theologian. He has been instrumental in promoting the principles of integral ecology as outlined in Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si’. Almeida emphasizes the encyclical's importance in addressing not only environmental issues but also their ethical, social, and economic dimensions, advocating for a holistic approach to the ecological crisis.