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'Stop the repression,' Venezuelan bishops plead
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference is calling for an end to violence surrounding protests after... Read more
World Youth Day pilgrims express solidarity with Venezuelans
Pilgrims from 150 countries are in Panama this week for World Youth Day, including 400 from Venezuela, who are urging... Read more
Venezuelan Army besieged hundreds of protesters in Maturin cathedral
As opposition marches were held across Venezuela Wednesday, at least 700 opposition supporters were trapped in Maturin's Cathedral of Our... Read more
Venezuelan bishops back opposition marches, after calling Maduro 'illegitimate'
The bishops of Venezuela have voiced support for peaceful opposition demonstrations across the country Wednesday. At one of these marches... Read more
Venezuelan bishops denounce Maduro's new presidential term as illegitimate
The bishops of Venezuela have said that Nicolas Maduro's swearing in for a second term as president Thursday is illegitimate. Read more
Former Latin American leaders criticize pope's comments on Nicaragua, Venezuela
Twenty former heads of state and government from Latin America have written a letter to Pope Francis finding fault with... Read more
Venezuelan migrants are desperate to survive, archbishop says
As the plight of Venezuelans worsens, and neighboring countries crack down on those trying to flee, Catholic leaders in the... Read more
Venezuelan bishops say country is going in 'suicidal' direction under Maduro
The bishops of Venezuela issued Wednesday a scathing critique of the country's political leadership, calling for greater respect for basic... Read more
Church in Peru launches collection to help Venezuelan refugees
The bishops of Peru have launched a campaign to collect funds to provide for the basic needs of Venezuelan refugees... Read more
Church in Venezuela rejects snap presidential election
According to the latest report by Caritas Venezuela, the inflation of food prices exceeded 1,300 percent in the country in... Read more
Vatican promotes 'Bridges of Solidarity' for Venezuelan emigrants
The ongoing crisis in Venezuela has produced a tremendous flow of emigration, with thousands fleeing the instability and hyperinflation under... Read more
US promises $16 million to aid Venezuelan refugees
As the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela deepens, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence announced that the United States will provide nearly... Read more
Local Church aids migrants crossing from Venezuela to Colombia
As thousands continue to pour across the border from Venezuela to Colombia, the local Church is helping meet the needs... Read more
Venezuelan bishops accused of “hate crimes”
The President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, called for an investigation of two bishops accused of committing “hate crimes” in homilies... Read more
Venezuelan cardinal calls for transparent elections to resolve crisis
In his New Year’s message, the Archbishop of Caracas encouraged transparent elections the results of which the citizenry could trust,... Read more
Venezuela's hate crime law seeks to silence political opposition, bishops warn
The president of the Venezuelan bishops' justice and peace commission has criticized a hate crimes law passed on Thursday, charging... Read more
Venezuelan bishops denounce pro-government bias in elections
The Venezuelan bishops' conference has criticized bias by the National Electoral Council in favor of the government of socialist President... Read more
Venezuelan bishops' conference headquarters ransacked
Unidentified persons attacked the headquarters of the Venezuelan bishops' conference on Friday, stealing several items. Read more
Cardinal calls eviction of Venezuela's legislature 'unacceptable'
Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas expressed Tuesday his “astonishment and rejection” of a series of measures that violate the... Read more
Venezuelan bishop confirms fraudulence of national elections
The crisis in Venezuela continues to deepen following elections for a Constituent Assembly promoted by President Nicolás Maduro. In its... Read more
