VOICED : Brazil Catholic church fights

The transcript discusses a vibrant Catholic community in Brazil, Alianza the Misery Cordia, founded by Italian missionaries. Despite Brazil's large Catholic population, the church has lost members to evangelical churches. To address this, Catholic priests are adopting more dynamic worship styles. The election of a Latin American Pope is seen as a potential boost for the Catholic Church in the region.

What is the main reason people are attracted to the Alianza the Misery Cordia community?

• The location in a popular suburb

• Its traditional style of worship

• The historical significance of the church

• The vibrant and youthful atmosphere

What has been a significant trend in Brazil's religious landscape over the past decade?

• A rise in evangelical church membership

• A stable number of Catholic churchgoers

• An increase in Catholic churchgoers

• A decline in evangelical church membership

How are Catholic priests trying to win back churchgoers?

• By adopting a more straightforward style of worship

• By changing the core doctrines

• By offering financial incentives

• By building more churches

What is Father Pedro's perspective on the growth of evangelical churches?

• He sees them as a threat

• He thinks they help spread the gospel

• He wants to compete with them

• He believes they should be ignored

What event do Catholic priests hope will boost the church's influence in the region?

• The construction of new churches

• The election of the first Latin American Pope

• A new religious festival

• A change in church doctrines