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Catholic and Muslim leaders against profanation of mosque in Ourém

Correio do Ribatejo28 August 2026 at 10:59

The Catholic patriarch of Lisbon and the Islamic Community of Lisbon criticized this Thursday, August 27, an action of far-right propaganda that was spread on social networks against a mosque in Ourém. Both considered this action a profanation of a religious temple.

The reaction of both religious leaders was unanimous and is rooted in the message of the Gospel and the social doctrine of the Church, according to the statements collected. This joint position between Catholics and Muslims demonstrates a shared commitment to the defense of religious freedom and respect for places of worship.

O patriarca católico de Lisboa e a Comunidade Islâmica de Lisboa criticaram esta quinta-feira, dia 27 de agosto, uma ação de propaganda de extrema-direita divulgada nas redes sociais numa mesquita em Ourém, considerando-a uma profanação de um templo religioso. “A nossa reação é uma reação unânime que está radicada seja na mensagem do Evangelho, ou seja, na doutrina social da Igreja…

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