Rui Valério
Rui Valério is the Patriarch of Lisbon, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church in Portugal. He has been known for his pastoral care and commitment to the spiritual well-being of his diocese. Recently, he made headlines by urging the faithful to intensify their prayers for Pope Francis, who is currently hospitalized with pneumonia. Valério's call for prayers reflects his deep concern for the Pope's health and his role as a spiritual leader during this time of need.
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Rui Valério, the Patriarch of Lisbon, discusses the impact of immigration on Portuguese society and criticizes those who oppose immigrants.
“O fenómeno da imigração apanhou-nos a todos de surpresa”, diz patriarca de Lisboa | Igreja Católica
Portugal· 2026-01-18
Rui Valério criticized the arms race in the current world and advocated for acceptance as the path to peace.
Patriarca de Lisboa critica corrida ao armamento e medo da diferença | Igreja CatólicaPortugal· 2025-12-25Rui Valério, the Lisbon patriarch, will lead a mass for the victims of the accident.
Danes dan žalovanja za žrtve tragične nesreče lizbonske vzpenjače
Slovenia· 2025-09-04
Rui Valério is the patriarch of Lisbon who is scheduled to bless the Parque Papa Francisco.
Inauguração do Parque Papa Francisco no concelho de Lisboa vai ser em Julho | Jornada Mundial da JuventudePortugal· 2025-06-28
Rui Valério expressed great joy at the election of Leão XIV.
Entre a surpresa e a satisfação com o novo Papa: as reacções a Leão XIV | Igreja CatólicaPortugal· 2025-05-08
Rui Valério wrote a letter asking for prayers for the fragile health of Papa Francisco.
Papa Francisco apresenta “ligeiras melhorias” e trabalhou a partir do hospital | VaticanoPortugal· 2025-02-20
Rui Valério, the Patriarch of Lisbon, has called for prayers for Pope Francisco during his health struggles.
Coração do Papa Francisco “está bem”. Patriarca de Lisboa pede orações | Igreja CatólicaPortugal· 2025-02-19
