Archbishop of Fortaleza asks for respect for differing opinions

Archbishop Gregório Paixão, OSB, called on voters to respect differing opinions ahead of the second round of the 2026 presidential elections. In a message released October 23, the Archbishop of Fortaleza encouraged the population to participate in the voting scheduled for Sunday, October 25, with responsibility, serenity, and hope.

The Archbishop stated that people may hold different thoughts, make distinct choices, and defend their convictions without allowing those differences to cause aggression, enmity, or division. He urged citizens to go to the polls with conscience and freedom while respecting the choices of others to preserve bonds of fraternity.