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Full text: Pope Francis' in-flight presser from Sweden
During his flight from Sweden to Rome on Tuesday, Pope Francis gave a press conference to the journalists assembled aboard... Read more
Pope Francis talks nationwide crisis in meeting with Venezuela's Maduro
On Monday Pope Francis met with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, head of the country’s socialist regime, at the Vatican to... Read more
Venezuelan government blasted for blocking Church aid
A top Venezuelan prelate slammed president Nicolás Maduro's lack of “moral authority” in calling for peace while preventing the Church... Read more
Catholics in Colombia assist thousands of their brethren forced out of Venezuela
With thousands of Colombian residents of Venezuela being driven from their homes amid a border crisis and martial law, the... Read more
Venezuela's bishops caution against the adoption of no-fault divorce
The Venezuelan bishops last week warned that marriage and families in their nation will be weakened as a result of... Read more
Venezuelan hunger strikers arrive at the Vatican with a plea
Two Venezuelans on a hunger strike came to Rome ahead of Pope Francis' scheduled meeting with their president, asking the... Read more
Venezuelan wins trip to Holy Land for Pope's visit
A 22-year-old Venezuelan man has won a contest held by Israel’s Ministry of Tourism to travel to the Holy Land... Read more
Pope responds to Venezuelan peace talks invitation
Responding to an invitation from Venezuela's foreign affairs minister to participate in the country’s peace talks, Pope Francis sent a... Read more
Venezuelan government invites Vatican to peace talks
Venezuela's foreign affairs minister, Elias Jaua, has sent a letter to the Vatican, inviting its participation in the National Peace... Read more
Cardinal encourages Lenten prayers for Venezuela
Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas, Venezuela, called on the faithful to intensify their prayers during Lent for God to... Read more
Venezuela cardinal calls for peace amid escalating violence
Cardinal Jorge Urosa Sabino of Caracas again urged peace amid increasing conflict in Venezuela, where at least 20 people have... Read more
Venezuela cardinal asks government to rein in armed groups
Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas said the Church is willing to help establish peace in Venezuela, but reminded the... Read more
Venezuelan food shortage threatens supply of wine for Mass
Reporter Macky Arenas of the Catholic Lay Report said the serious food shortage in Venezuela could lead to a lack... Read more
Venezuelan cardinal calls for end to violence
Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas exhorted Venezuelans to listen to the call of Pope Francis to end the violence... Read more
Venezuelan Cardinal encourages free and courageous vote
Cardinal Jorge Urosa of Caracas, Venezuela and his auxiliary bishops are encouraging Venezuelans to vote freely, courageously and based on... Read more
Mass for Chavez in Rome described as act of Christian love
A Venezuelan priest who concelebrated a Mass in Rome for the repose of the soul of President Hugo Chavez said... Read more
Hugo Chavez died 'in the bosom of the Church'
A reliable source in Venezuela has revealed to CNA that President Hugo Chavez died “in bosom of the Church” and... Read more
Priest, 80, forgives attackers after brutal beating
An elderly priest in Venezuela has said that he is willing to forgive the men who violently attacked him at... Read more
Pope Benedict to Venezuelans: God can overcome uncertainty
Pope Benedict XVI has called on Venezuelans to trust that God will help them “overcome the current climate of uncertainty”... Read more
Venezuelan bishop warns government to respect constitution
A leading Venezuelan bishop called on government officials to avoid manipulating the constitution amid uncertainty over the swearing-in of cancer-stricken... Read more
