Venezuela

The CELAM bishops said they “share and embrace with a profound pastoral sense the words of Pope Leo XIV, who spoke about the situation in Venezuela”

Just a few days before the Jan. 3 U.S. strikes on — and temporary takeover of — Venezuela, the Catholic bishops of several Caribbean nations had repeated their earlier plea …

Millions of Venezuelans live abroad due to the situation in Venezuela, including in the U.S.

The U.S. strikes on — and announced temporary takeover of — Venezuela violate both the United Nations Charter and the Christian principles on which it is based, a University of …

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.

Venezuela’s government has barred Cardinal Baltazar Porras from leaving the country, confiscating his passport as pressure mounts on church leaders and opposition voices. The move comes the same day Venezuelan …

“No one can ever be ordered to commit an immoral act, and even those suspected of committing a crime are entitled to due process under the law.”

The Caribbean bishops are calling for dialogue, cooperation and calm amid rising geopolitical tensions that have seen a U.S. military buildup in the region.

President Donald Trump and Republicans grappled with election losses Nov. 4 as the federal government shutdown became the longest in history. 

“Venezuelans have lost all hope after 26 years of socialist dictatorship and the largest refugee crisis in the world,” a Manhattan Institute fellow said.