Catholics denounces restrictions on spiritual assistance in Brazilian prisons

Catholics denounces restrictions on spiritual assistance in Brazilian prisons

SÃO PAULO – Repeated restrictions imposed by state governments and prison directors on the spiritual assistance provided to inmates in Brazil prompted the Bishops’ Conference to directly request help from Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski at the end of November. Prison Pastoral Ministry agents report that many correctional facilities block their access for long stretches, citing ongoing construction works or an alleged inability to guarantee …