Pope Leo XIV expressed “deep concern” following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by the United States in a large-scale attack.
Venezuelan Bishops
Venezuela Bishops Call for Change in Political Leadership
At the closing of the plenary assembly of the Venezuelan bishops, the prelates released a pastoral exhortation calling for a change in the political leadership and denouncing the “violent repression” by the government of those demanding the respect of human rights.
Venezuelan Bishops Warn That Controversial Polls Will Aggravate Crisis
The Venezuelan bishops are warning parliamentary elections called by President Nicolás Maduro for Dec. 6 will aggravate the political and economic crisis in the country.
Venezuelan Bishop Warns of Iran’s Rising Influence in the Country
According to one Venezuelan bishop, the world should be concerned by the growing military presence of Iran in his country.
Venezuelan Bishops: Plans for Congressional Elections Are ‘Immoral’
The Venezuelan bishops’ conference said government plans for congressional elections in December are “immoral” and would only aggravate the South American nation’s political and humanitarian crisis.