# Religious events and tourism in Congonhas

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/religious-events-and-tourism-in-congonhas
> Updated: 2026-08-25T03:31:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Congonhas, Minas Gerais, is preparing for major religious and tourism events scheduled for 2026. These include the 245th Jubilee of Senhor Bom Jesus de Matosinhos, which is expected to feature the first visit of the Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Fatima from Portugal, and the 8th National Forum of Religious Tourism (FNDETUR) to discuss sustainable development and governance in the sector.

In the interim, the city hosted the second edition of the Festival da Fé on August 22 and 23. This event included evangelical services led by the Associação Municipal de Pastores Evangélicos de Congonhas and Catholic programming featuring the group A Bela e os Tenores.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Brazil religious and political events report

Religious gatherings and political meetings occur across Brazil, including a record-breaking youth festival in Ribeirão Pires and political interactions between Flávio Bolsonaro and Arthur Lira in Maceió.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/religious-gatherings-held-in-congonhas-and-garanhuns

### 2026-08-20: Congonhas prepares for 2026 religious jubilee and tourism forum

Congonhas, Brazil, prepares for the 245th Jubilee of Senhor Bom Jesus in 2026, featuring a visiting image from Fatima, Portugal, and hosting the 8th National Forum of Religious Tourism.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/congonhas-prepares-for-2026-religious-jubilee-and-tourism-forum

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