Silence from Porto Bishop Amidst Tensions with City Hall: What's Really Happening?
Jornal De Notícias2 months ago
1010

Silence from Porto Bishop Amidst Tensions with City Hall: What's Really Happening?

Politics
porto
politics
bishop
ruimoreira
manuellinda
Share this content:

Summary:

  • Rui Moreira criticizes Bishop Manuel Linda for not addressing land swap issues.

  • Insulting attitude alleged by the Mayor due to lack of clarity from the Bishop.

  • Concerns about transparency in church property dealings arise.

Tensions Rise in Porto

In a recent development, Rui Moreira, the Mayor of Porto, has made harsh criticisms against Manuel Linda, the Bishop of Porto. Moreira accused Linda of maintaining an insulting attitude by failing to clarify the land swaps and ongoing neighborhood issues in Porto.

Porto Bishop Conflict

Photo Credit: Leonel de Castro

The lack of communication from the Diocese has raised eyebrows, with many questioning the transparency of dealings involving church properties. This conflict highlights the ongoing challenges faced by local governance and religious institutions in addressing community concerns.

Comments

0

Join Our Community

Sign up to share your thoughts, engage with others, and become part of our growing community.

No comments yet

Be the first to share your thoughts and start the conversation!

Newsletter

Subscribe our newsletter to receive our daily digested news

Join our newsletter and get the latest updates delivered straight to your inbox.

OR
PortugalToday.news logo

PortugalToday.news

Get PortugalToday.news on your phone!

Other Latest News

PS National Secretariat Elected with 75% Approval Under Carneiro's Leadership

PS National Secretariat Elected with 75% Approval Under Carneiro's Leadership

4 hours ago
910
Presidential Candidate Gouveia e Melo Returns Controversial 'Hanging Rope' Gift from ADN in Madeira

Presidential Candidate Gouveia e Melo Returns Controversial 'Hanging Rope' Gift from ADN in Madeira

2 hours ago
980
20 Arrested in Overnight Road Operations Across Lisbon, Amadora, and Sintra

20 Arrested in Overnight Road Operations Across Lisbon, Amadora, and Sintra

5 hours ago
950
Presidential Candidate Gouveia e Melo Rejects ADN-Madeira's Controversial Gift

Presidential Candidate Gouveia e Melo Rejects ADN-Madeira's Controversial Gift

6 hours ago
890
Three Arrested for Robbery in Lisbon: Two Face Preventive Detention

Three Arrested for Robbery in Lisbon: Two Face Preventive Detention

9 hours ago
990
Lisbon City Council Advises Employees on Working During Vacation - Controversy Erupts

Lisbon City Council Advises Employees on Working During Vacation - Controversy Erupts

3 hours ago
830
Liverpool Stars Gather in Portugal to Mourn Diogo Jota After Tragic Accident

Liverpool Stars Gather in Portugal to Mourn Diogo Jota After Tragic Accident

12 hours ago
960
German Paleontologist in Algarve Now Leads Scientific Tourism Tours

German Paleontologist in Algarve Now Leads Scientific Tourism Tours

15 hours ago
890
PS Leadership Shakeup: Carneiro Appoints New National Secretariat Members

PS Leadership Shakeup: Carneiro Appoints New National Secretariat Members

8 hours ago
1010
Algarve's Water Restrictions Partially Lifted Amidst Recovery - What You Need to Know

Algarve's Water Restrictions Partially Lifted Amidst Recovery - What You Need to Know

11 hours ago
950
Heatwave Alert: Seven Portuguese Districts Under Yellow Warning as Temperatures Near 40°C

Heatwave Alert: Seven Portuguese Districts Under Yellow Warning as Temperatures Near 40°C

14 hours ago
970
Tragedy Strikes: Pregnant Woman from Barreiro Loses Baby After Hour-Long Journey

Tragedy Strikes: Pregnant Woman from Barreiro Loses Baby After Hour-Long Journey

16 hours ago
950
Foreign National Arrested in Lisbon for Sexual Abuse of a Minor Under 16

Foreign National Arrested in Lisbon for Sexual Abuse of a Minor Under 16

17 hours ago
900
Foreign National Arrested in Lisbon for Sexual Abuse of Minor Under 16

Foreign National Arrested in Lisbon for Sexual Abuse of Minor Under 16

22 hours ago
860
Exclusive Maritime Adventure: AlgarExperience & Pine Cliffs Resort Unveil Luxury Coastal Tour from Falésia Beach

Exclusive Maritime Adventure: AlgarExperience & Pine Cliffs Resort Unveil Luxury Coastal Tour from Falésia Beach

1 day ago
880
Cape Verde Marks 50 Years of Independence with Pride, Yet Youth Dream of Leaving

Cape Verde Marks 50 Years of Independence with Pride, Yet Youth Dream of Leaving

23 hours ago
870
Portugal's Bold Move: New Dam in Algarve and Lifted Restrictions on Water Wells

Portugal's Bold Move: New Dam in Algarve and Lifted Restrictions on Water Wells

19 hours ago
910
Lisbon's Festivals Shine with Alcântara and Bairro Alto Winning the Popular Marches

Lisbon's Festivals Shine with Alcântara and Bairro Alto Winning the Popular Marches

13 hours ago
950
Portugal Tightens Nationality and Immigration Laws: Key Changes Proposed

Portugal Tightens Nationality and Immigration Laws: Key Changes Proposed

1 day ago
1310
Algarve Shines as a Premier Beach Destination with 238 Prestigious Awards

Algarve Shines as a Premier Beach Destination with 238 Prestigious Awards

1 day ago
810
20 Years of Cultural Excellence in Algarve: Teatro das Figuras Celebrates Over 800,000 Spectators

20 Years of Cultural Excellence in Algarve: Teatro das Figuras Celebrates Over 800,000 Spectators

1 day ago
870
Tragic Loss: High-Risk Pregnancy Ends in Heartbreak Amid Hospital Closures Controversy

Tragic Loss: High-Risk Pregnancy Ends in Heartbreak Amid Hospital Closures Controversy

1 day ago
940
Strong Winds Divert Six Planes at Madeira Airport - Travel Chaos Ensues

Strong Winds Divert Six Planes at Madeira Airport - Travel Chaos Ensues

1 day ago
1050
General Amadeu Garcia dos Santos, Key Figure of Portugal's April Revolution, Passes Away at 89

General Amadeu Garcia dos Santos, Key Figure of Portugal's April Revolution, Passes Away at 89

1 day ago
870
Marquês Operation Trial: 21 Defendants Including José Sócrates Face Justice

Marquês Operation Trial: 21 Defendants Including José Sócrates Face Justice

1 day ago
900
Sócrates Fights Back in First Session of Marquês Trial - A 12-Year Legal Battle Unfolds

Sócrates Fights Back in First Session of Marquês Trial - A 12-Year Legal Battle Unfolds

2 days ago
1020
Lisbon's New Cultural Bookstore Opens in Rossio: A Hub for Literary Discovery

Lisbon's New Cultural Bookstore Opens in Rossio: A Hub for Literary Discovery

2 days ago
990
Tragic Birth Story: A Mother's Journey Through Five Hospitals Ends in Heartbreak

Tragic Birth Story: A Mother's Journey Through Five Hospitals Ends in Heartbreak

2 days ago
990
Spain Dominates Portugal 5-0 in Euro 2025 Opener Amid Emotional Tributes to Diogo Jota

Spain Dominates Portugal 5-0 in Euro 2025 Opener Amid Emotional Tributes to Diogo Jota

2 days ago
970
Lisbon to Host Archi Summit 2025: A Global Architecture Gathering

Lisbon to Host Archi Summit 2025: A Global Architecture Gathering

2 days ago
940