Hélder Câmara

1909–1999

Hélder Câmara (1909–1999) was a Brazilian Catholic archbishop of Olinda and Recife and an advocate for poor communities and human rights. His public work under Brazil’s military regime connected direct help with criticism of social inequality, earning him both international recognition and political hostility.

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“When I feed the hungry, they call me a saint. When I ask why people are hungry, they call me a Communist”

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