Catholic Workers' Youth expresses solidarity with housing rights demonstrations in Portugal

The Catholic Workers' Youth (JOC) in Portugal expressed solidarity on October 28 with demonstrations regarding the right to housing and the rising cost of living. The movement specifically noted the encampments in Lisbon and Porto.

In an online statement, the JOC condemned police violence against demonstrators, stating that such actions violate the rights to freedom of expression and assembly. The movement claimed that the current government uses security forces to benefit large economic groups rather than the electorate.

The JOC stated its commitment to the evangelization and liberation of working youth through values such as empathy and solidarity. The group highlighted individuals providing food and blankets to protesters and people experiencing homelessness.