Universal Church of the Kingdom of God
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GwenBillionaire Bishop Edir Macedo Claims He Made Daughters Skip College to Prevent Them From Being Smarter Than Husbands
Edir Macedo, the founder and leader of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) in Brazil, has drawn criticism for remarks suggesting he made his daughters...
Netflix Documentary Explores Brazilian Preacher Edir Macedo’s Rise and Persecution
Edir Macedo, the founder of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, is the subject of two documentary films titled “Nothing to Lose” and “Nothing to Lose...
Evangelical leaders in Brazil engage in political projects to enhance their influence.
São Paulo — At a God is Love Pentecostal Church in downtown São Paulo, 36-year-old Serafina Ribeiro, a domestic worker, finds solace and healing. After her mother’s death,...
Lula’s Relationship with Brazil’s Evangelical Movement Shows Signs of Potential Reconciliation
Lula’s relationship with Brazil’s powerful evangelical movement has been a focal point of political discourse, particularly during his recent presidential campaign. Evangelical leaders, who have historically aligned with...
Biopic of Brazil’s Bishop Edir Macedo Breaks Box Office Record, Sparks Ticket Sales Controversy
The biopic “Nada a Perder,” depicting the life of Bishop Edir Macedo, founder of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, has become the most attended film...
Federal Police Probe Digimais Over Alleged Financial Crimes
Federal Police launched “Operation Miragem” to investigate alleged financial crimes involving Digimais, a bank controlled by Bishop Edir Macedo. The probe, based on reports from the Central Bank,...
Far-Right Evangelical Media Empire Exploited to Investigate Journalists Critical of Bolsonaro
Edir Macedo, the founder of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, has built a media empire that includes the second-largest television network in Brazil, Record TV,...
Brazil’s Pastor Accused of Misusing Church Funds
Edir Macedo, Brazil’s most charismatic electronic evangelist, rose to prominence by attracting tens of thousands of followers with promises of financial well-being and swift solutions to personal problems....
Brazil’s Universal Church of the Kingdom of God Under Indictment for Fraud and Money Laundering
The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus), a prominent neo-Pentecostal church in Brazil, faces serious allegations of fraud and money laundering....
