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Ancient Portugal

The Catholic Church’s Role in the Estado Novo Era

The Estado Novo ("New State") was an authoritarian regime that governed Portugal from 1933 until 1974, under the leadership of António de Oliveira Salazar. While politically secular, the Estado Novo was closely aligned with the Catholic Church, which became a cornerstone of Salazar's vision of a dis...

Ancient Portugal

Church and State Relations in Modern Portugal

The relationship between church and state in Portugal has been a complex and dynamic one, shaped by centuries of religious influence, political upheaval, and social transformation. From the early establishment of Christianity in the Iberian Peninsula to the authoritarian Estado Novo regime and the d...

Ancient Portugal

The Establishment of the Portuguese Republic and Secularism

The dawn of the 20th century saw Portugal enter a period of social and political turbulence that would eventually lead to the downfall of its centuries-old monarchy. The establishment of the Portuguese First Republic in 1910 marked a decisive shift toward secularism, transforming a deeply Catholic s...