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Clero: Sacerdotes rejeitam estatuto de «super-heróis» e pedem partilha de responsabilidades
Priests at the 11.º Simpósio Nacional in Fátima called for a restructuring of their mission in Portugal to prevent isolation and distribute responsibilities more broadly. According to Agência Ecclesia, participants rejected the idea of priests acting as superheroes and instead advocated for working alongside multidisciplinary teams.
The event concluded on September 3, 2026, with an emphasis on the urgent need to address the loneliness experienced by priests. Participants suggested that sharing duties would help combat this isolation within the Church.
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Agência Ecclesia · Octávio Carmo
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