The Contribution of Church-Based Networks to Social Care in the Coronavirus Pandemic and Beyond: The Case of Pastoral da Pessoa Idosa in Brazil

The Pastoral da Pessoa Idosa (PPI) is a national voluntary movement linked to the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB), comprising approximately 2500 volunteers, who offer guidance and support for well-being to more than 170,000 older people throughout Brazil. This paper analyses the resu...

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Authors: Kevern, Peter (Author) ; Barroso, Áurea Eleutério (Author) ; Côrte, Beltrina (Author) ; Lopes, Ruth Gelehrter da Costa (Author) ; Lucena, Carolina (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: MDPI [2020]
In: Religions
Year: 2020, Volume: 11, Issue: 10
Further subjects:B Catholic
B religious organisation
B Brazil
B Aging
B Pandemic
B social care
B Social Policy
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