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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Venezuela's Independence and Peace

Published January 4, 2026, 14:01
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Venezuela's Independence and Peace

Pope Leo XIV expressed his support for Venezuela's independence, calling for the well-being of its people to prevail and for violence to be overcome. After the prayer in St. Peter's Square, the Pope emphasized the need to find paths of justice and peace, while also ensuring the country's sovereignty. The Pope's statement comes at a critical time for Venezuela, where the political and economic situation remains unstable.