"The police and all competent authorities were activated from the early hours and have been working closely together in the hope of a happy outcome," the archdiocese emphasized in the statement, classifying the disappearance as "a very unusual case."
According to the statement signed by Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins, more than 72 hours have passed since the priest disappeared, which reportedly occurred near the parish.
Lusa contacted the Criminal Investigation Service, which confirmed the investigation but said it could not provide further details.
