Catholic Church in Venezuela
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Venezuelan president accuses cardinal of plotting against saint’s canonization
Nicolás Maduro, president of Venezuela, accused Cardinal Baltazar Porras of conspiring to prevent the canonization of Venezuela’s first male saint. Read more
Political tensions surface amid celebrations honoring Venezuela’s 2 new saints
Underlying political tensions have surfaced among Venezuelans in Rome celebrating the recent canonization of the country’s first two saints. Read more
Venezuelan opposition leader receives 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. Read more
1 million children to pray the rosary for world peace on Oct. 7
The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need has announced the 20th edition of its One Million Children Praying... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to canonize 7 saints on Oct. 19
Pope Leo XIV will canonize seven blesseds on Oct. 19, including two Venezuelans: Dr. José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros and María... Read more
U.S., Venezuelan bishops: Ending temporary protected status for migrants ‘counterproductive’
The bishops of the U.S. and Venezuela are opposed to the Trump administration’s looming elimination of temporary protected status for... Read more
As Venezuela’s presidential inauguration looms, Church calls for ‘respect for human rights’
Caracas Archbishop Raúl Biord opened the jubilee year in Venezuela with a call for “respect for human and citizen rights.” Read more
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
New archbishop of Caracas in Venezuela installed amid country’s political crisis
On Aug. 24, the new metropolitan archbishop of Caracas, Venezuela, Raúl Biord Castillo, formally took possession of the archdiocese. Read more
Venezuela election: UN panel finds lack of ‘transparency and integrity’
The United Nations panel of election experts that was in Venezuela during the July 28 presidential elections published an interim... Read more
Venezuelan cardinals warn Maduro government may be fabricating election tally sheets
The cardinals poined out that there are indications that the Maduro government may be “fabricating” election tallies to supposedly prove... 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
Venezuelan elections: Maduro claims victory, opposition claims fraud
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he has “serious concerns that the result announced does not reflect the will... Read more
The faith of Venezuela’s presidential candidates: A crucial decision for Catholic voters
Presidential elections will be held in Venezuela next Sunday, July 28. Read more
Catholic bishop protests deportation by Mexican immigration authorities
Bishop Joseph Khawam, a bishop of the Melkite rite, protested his alleged mistreatment and subsequent deportation by Mexican authorities. Read more
Oldest man in the world dead at 114; prayed the rosary twice daily
Juan Vicente Pérez Mora was awarded the oldest man in the world distinction by Guinness World Records on Feb. 4,... Read more
Divine Shepherdess procession in Venezuela draws 2.7 million
More than 2.7 million people gathered in the city of Barquisimeto in Lara state, Venezuela, on Jan. 14 to accompany... Read more
Archbishop: Primary elections in Venezuela an opportunity ‘toward radical change’
Archbishop Ulises Gutiérrez said the primary elections on Sunday “were an opportunity to show the world ... there is a... Read more
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