Religious leaders hold pastoral meetings and assemblies in Portugal

Cardinal Américo Aguiar, the Bishop of Setúbal, met with Rui Costa during a pastoral visit to the Benfica Campus in Seixal. This visit is part of a broader series of pastoral visits to the Diocese of Setúbal, including parishes in Seixal, Arrentela, and Aldeia de Paio Pires, scheduled to conclude on November 8.

In Covilhã, Bishop José Pereira presided over the Diocesan Assembly of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul at the University of Beira Interior. During his homily, Bishop Pereira addressed the management of resources, stating that financial and material assets should be used for the common good and the Church's evangelizing mission. He emphasized that administration requires fidelity and should prioritize supporting ministers, meeting community needs, and investing in spiritual formation rather than mere capital accumulation.