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Church in Venezuela demands release of minors jailed in election protests
Venezuela’s bishops reiterated their sharp criticism of the government’s “arbitrary arrests and violations of human rights that occurred after the... Read more
In defiance of country’s bishops, Venezuelan dictator decrees start of Christmas season
Overruling strenuous objections from the country’s bishops, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro has decreed an October start to the Christmas season. Read more
Venezuelan dictator decrees Oct. 1 to be start of Christmas season: Church responds
The Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference has reacted to Nicolás Maduro’s decree to move up the start of the Christmas season. Read more
Venezuela election crisis prompts outcry by Church leaders, governments around the world
The Venezuelan government is facing increasing pressure to conduct a transparent recount of its July 28 presidential election. Read more
The Church asks Colombia, Venezuela to resume diplomatic relations to address migration
The Church has asked the governments of Colombia and Venezuela to resume their “truncated binational relations” in order to respond... Read more
Venezuelan bishops criticize National Guard for obstructing aid to victims of rains, landslides
The Venezuelan bishops’ conference criticized on Monday the Venezuelan National Guard for hindering the work of providing humanitarian aid to... Read more
Venezuelan president rejects Vatican letter calling for dialogue
Nicolás Maduro, the president of Venezuela, called "garbage," "poison," full of "hatred" and "cynicism" a letter that the Vatican Secretary... Read more
Venezuelan archbishop: Let us demand an end to human rights violations in our country
During the Venezuelan bishops’ plenary assembly on Wednesday, the conference president said that one of the main battles that must... Read more
Venezuelan bishops to address country's situation during plenary assembly
The Venezuelan bishops’ plenary assembly, being held July 7-9, will address the country’s situation, as well as pastoral concerns. Read more
Church in Venezuela hit hard by ongoing economic, political crisis
As the people of Venezuela continue to suffer severe food and medication shortages due to hyperinflation, the Church is also... Read more
Venezuelan bishops denounce contested election of legislative speaker
The presidency of the Venezuelan bishops' conference warned Wednesday that the disputed election of Luis Parra as president of the... Read more
Venezuelan cardinal says Maduro has 'led the country to a terrible ruin'
Cardinal Jorge Liberato Urosa Savino has said that if the administration of Nicolas Maduro “truly had love for Venezuela they... Read more
Vatican official offers message of hope to Church in Venezuela
After visiting clerics and seminarians in Venezuela, the secretary for seminaries of the Congregation for the Clergy issued a hopeful... Read more
Venezuelan bishops ask Maduro to step down, allow election of new president
The Venezuelan bishops asked Thursday that president Nicolas Maduro resign from the office which he “illegitimately” exercises and that a... Read more
Cardinal expresses concern as conditions worsen in Venezuela
Cardinal Baltazar Enrique Porras Cardozo said Monday that conditions in Venezuela continue to deteriorate under the country's socialist government. Read more
Venezuelan bishops condemn death of naval captain while in custody
The Venezuelan bishops' justice and peace commission have condemned the death in custody of Rafael Acosta Arévalo, a naval captain... Read more
Venezuelan bishops: Country's plight requires new president
Meeting June 21 with Michelle Bachelet, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Venezuelan Bishops' Conference stressed that the... Read more
Venezuelan bishops concerned by risk of emigrant trafficking
The Venezuelan bishops have expressed their concern for the risks to which Venezuelan emigrants, especially women, are exposed. More than... Read more
Government figures have asked Church for asylum, Venezuelan bishop says
A Venezuelan bishop said Sunday that prominent figures in the government of Nicolas Maduro have asked for asylum from the... Read more
Cardinal grieves over those killed in protests amid Venezuela crisis
Cardinal Baltazar Enrique Porras Cardozo expressed his condolences Thursday to the families of the four youths killed during protests in... Read more
