Jose Malhoa was accused of “violating religious space” because of scenes from Video about “She wanted 3”engraved on the inside and outside of the Igreja Matriz de Cortegaça.
The Archdiocese of Cortega, in a statement posted on social media, indicated that the recordings were made without permission, and says it will take legal action against the singer for her “cynical and immoral” use of space.
“The Archdiocese of Cortega, through this statement, expresses its displeasure with the ‘glamorous’ way in which artist José Malhoa and his production team Igreja Matriz de Cortegasa have used, and attained greater allure, what we consider the desecration of space within our church, using a sacred place, in order to A sarcastic and immoral use, in the service of a personal purpose and purpose, and a disrespect for an entire congregation that has its authority and identity in the Cortija Church,” criticizes the entity.
The artist also interacted with social networks, emphasizing that “there is no kind of abuse” and that “he has always directed, both professionally and personally, with deep respect and affection towards the Catholic Church, as well as towards all believers” .
Jose Malhoa also explains that the publisher Fedesco, “in scrupulous compliance with legal procedures, requested permission from the municipality of Uvar to shoot the music video in the park located in front of the Santa Marinha de Cortegasa church, on the footpaths of Barrinha and next to Barrinha Beach.”
The singer also states that the photos taken inside the church were proposed by the Deputy Secretary of the Diocese of São Vicente, citing “there is no legal impediment” to the recordings and “no official objection” to the venue.
