Mass for Chavez in Rome described as act of Christian love

Mar 14, 2013 - 04:03 pm .- A Venezuelan priest who concelebrated a Mass in Rome for the repose of the soul of President Hugo Chavez said Mass was a gesture of love for God and forgiveness in Christ.  

Hugo Chavez died 'in the bosom of the Church'

Mar 6, 2013 - 12:01 pm .- A reliable source in Venezuela has revealed to CNA that President Hugo Chavez died “in bosom of the Church” and received spiritual direction and the sacraments in his last days.

Pope Benedict to Venezuelans: God can overcome uncertainty

Jan 23, 2013 - 01:47 pm .- Pope Benedict XVI has called on Venezuelans to trust that God will help them “overcome the current climate of uncertainty” that the country is experiencing “due to President Hugo Chavez’s long recovery.”

Venezuelan bishop warns government to respect constitution

Jan 8, 2013 - 04:18 pm .- A leading Venezuelan bishop called on government officials to avoid manipulating the constitution amid uncertainty over the swearing-in of cancer-stricken President Hugo Chavez for a second term.