Archbishop of Fortaleza asks for respect for differing opinions

Archbishop Gregório Paixão, OSB, has called on voters in the Archdiocese of Fortaleza to respect differing opinions during the second round of the 2026 presidential elections.

In a message released October 23, the archbishop encouraged citizens to vote with responsibility, serenity, and hope. He stated that people may hold different convictions and make distinct choices without allowing those differences to cause aggression, enmity, or division.

The archbishop urged the population to approach the polls with conscience and freedom while respecting the choices of others to preserve bonds of fraternity. The second round of voting is scheduled for Sunday, October 25.