Dados es una de las principales publicaciones de ciencias sociales en América Latina. Creada en 1966, publica trabajos inéditos e innovadores, procedentes de investigaciones académicas, de autores brasileños y extranjeros. Editada por IESP-UERJ, tiene como objetivo conciliar el rigor científico y la excelencia académica con un énfasis en el debate público basado en el análisis de temas sustantivos en la sociedad y la política.
Dados vol. 30 n. 1 Rio de Janeiro 1987
Resumen
During the last decade of the military regime in Brazil, the Catholic Church began implementing a 'preferential option for the poor'. Its actions in support of the lower classes and in promoting change brought it into frequent conflict with the government. At present, in the context of the political transition, there is some question as to whether the Church will continue to perform this role. Observation of the relations between Church and State during the first year and a half of the civilian regime suggests that it will. However, due to complications likely to arise from the constituent assembly, and pressure from the Vatican, it is probable that the Church's role in politics will decrease as the transition continues. The material used in the article builds on the author's previous work on this subject, updated with current documentation and interviews with Church and government officials.
O Papel da Igreja na Transição Brasileira
Português do Brasil
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