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What to know about the viral claim about Brazil's patron saint jolting a tight presidential race

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What happened

A comment by Brazil's presidential candidate Sen.Flávio Bolsonaro has sparked controversy, raising fears he might remove Our Lady of Aparecida as the country's patron saint…

Key facts

  • Reported by ABC News and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:52:01 UTC.

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