Religious plurality within a catholic tradition: A study of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, and a brief comparison with Mainland Portugal

In the last few years, since Portugal has become home to a great number of immigrants, the religious situation has changed significantly in the urban centers of the country. This article sets out the initial findings of a project that is studying this new religious diversity in the Portuguese capita...

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Published in:Religion (London. 1971) 2009-06, Vol.39 (2), p.182-193
Main Author: Dix, Steffen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Catholicism
Immigrants
Immigration
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Noncitizens
Portugal
Religion
Religious life
Religious pluralism
Social change
Tradition
Urban areas
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Summary:In the last few years, since Portugal has become home to a great number of immigrants, the religious situation has changed significantly in the urban centers of the country. This article sets out the initial findings of a project that is studying this new religious diversity in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon. In this sense, the principal aim is to show the first broad outlines of the new religious plurality in Lisbon.
ISSN:0048-721X
1096-1151
DOI:10.1016/j.religion.2009.01.018