Dom Gilberto Pastana participates in 120th meeting of CNBB Permanent Council

Archbishop Gilberto Pastana of São Luís do Maranhão attended the 120th meeting of the Permanent Council of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB) in Brasília from October 20 to 22, 2026. The meeting included the CNBB presidency, regional bishops, and presidents of episcopal commissions.

Cardinal Jaime Spengler, president of the CNBB, addressed the assembly regarding challenges such as social polarization, the spread of false information, and declining community commitment. He noted the importance of reliable information and dialogue for citizens participating in social and political life.

The gathering included a greeting from the Apostolic Nuncio to Brazil, Archbishop Giambattista Diquattro. The program began with a Mass led by Bishop Joel Portela Amado of Petrópolis. Participants reviewed social and ecclesial conditions to determine pastoral priorities for the coming years.