The Contribution of Church-Based Networks to Social Care in the Coronavirus Pandemic and Beyond: The Case of Pastoral da Pessoa Idosa in Brazil

The Pastoral da Pessoa Idosa (PPI) is a national voluntary movement linked to the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB), comprising approximately 2500 volunteers, who offer guidance and support for well-being to more than 170,000 older people throughout Brazil. This paper analyses the resu...

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Main Authors: Peter Kevern, Ruth Gelehrter da Costa Lopes, Áurea Eleutério Barroso, Beltrina Côrte, Carolina Lucena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/11/10/486