Diocese of Viana do Castelo

Brazil senior and impersonation fraud scams

23 clusters · 90 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazil reports surge in diverse fraud and theft incidents

Fraudulent schemes targeting seniors and vulnerable individuals in Brazil have continued to escalate through late October 2026. Criminals frequently use impersonation, posing as lawyers, bank security officers, prosecuto

Portuguese Catholic Church pastoral initiatives

6 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Catholic youth initiatives launch in Faro and the Azores

Catholic dioceses across Portugal are implementing new pastoral plans for the 2026–2027 period, with an increasing focus on community engagement, migrant support, and youth mobilization. In the Algarve, Bishop Vitorino