Catholic Church in Venezuela
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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
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
Venezuela is falling back into ‘extreme poverty,’ archbishop says
“Hunger is more acute every day; there is great need in all sectors of the country.” Read more
The oldest man in the world is 113 and prays the rosary twice a day
His name is Juan Vicente Pérez Mora, he’s Venezuelan, and is passionate about his faith. Read more
Venezuela bishops: 45 priests and four bishops have died from COVID-19 since start of pandemic
The bishops conference of Venezuela has released a report showing the heavy toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on its clergy. Read more
Pope Francis mourns Venezuelan cardinal who ‘gave his life to the service of God and the Church’
Cardinal Urosa died almost a month after being hospitalized with COVID-19. 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
