The Brazilian Bishops' Conference congratulates President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

The National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB) sent a message of congratulations to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva following his reelection in the second round of presidential elections on Sunday, October 25.

In the message issued on October 26, the CNBB stated that election polarization should not determine the direction of the next government. The bishops noted that while the elections have ended, the task of maintaining national unity remains. They expressed the need to rebuild paths for dialogue, trust, and fraternal coexistence among Brazilians.