Ronald Apolinario de Lira

From Messianism to Traditionalism in Nova Iguaçu (1982–2002): Catholic Experiences in the Periphery of Rio de Janeiro

This article examines how historical inheritance and collective memory influence popular support for Traditionalist Catholicism on the outer fringes of Rio de Janeiro state. Drawing on qualitative research that integrates historical and sociological approaches, we explore the transformations within the Catholic lands...