Venezuelan bishops: Plans for congressional elections are ‘immoral’

The Venezuelan bishops’ conference said government plans for congressional elections in December are “immoral” and would only aggravate the South American nation’s political and humanitarian crisis. In a statement issued last Thursday, the bishops said it would be unfair to ask Venezuelans to head to the polls at a time when many are barely making... Read More

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October 15, 2020

Church groups help new wave of Venezuelan migrants

Thousands of people are once again leaving Venezuela as neighbouring countries like Colombia, Ecuador and Peru reopen their economies and lift restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic. Jan Piñeros walked along a Colombian highway with his family, braving the midday heat.With both of his arms stretched forward, he pushed a pram that carried his two-year-old... Read More

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July 24, 2020

‘We will live and die with you,’ cardinal tells virtual Amazon assembly

Church leaders sent a strong message of support to an unprecedented virtual assembly of more than 3,000 indigenous leaders, small farmers, environmental campaigners and women from the nine countries of the Amazon region seriously affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. “The Church is the ally of the indigenous peoples of the Amazon, and we will live... Read More

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June 24, 2020

Venezuelan doctor, set for beatification, bought medicine for patients

Dr Jose Gregorio Hernandez was known for treating hundreds of poor patients for free, and he spent the last years of his life helping Venezuelans fight illness during the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic. The Venezuelan doctor – who has been approved for beatification, a step toward sainthood – also tried to become a priest on... Read More

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July 19, 2019

Haiti’s bishops announce year of prayer amidst political crisis

Amidst political instability and calls for President Jovenel Moise to resign, Haiti’s Catholic bishops have announced a year of prayer and adoration for the country. “The misery has become so sharp and the insecurity so destabilizing that the tree of hope has been torn from the ground,” the bishops said. In a passionate address, the... Read More

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July 15, 2019

Love of God, love of neighbour are tied together, pope says

Praying that Catholics would understand and act on “the inseparable bond” between love of God and love of neighbour, Pope Francis again appealed for a solution to the crisis in Venezuela. “We pray that the Lord will inspire and enlighten the parties in conflict so that as soon as possible they arrive at an agreement... Read More

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July 10, 2019

Venezuelan Cardinal expresses concern at “broken” political regime

A Venezuelan cardinal is accusing the government of intimidation and has reiterated his appeal to President Nicolas Maduro to engage in dialogue. Cardinal Baltazar Enrique Porras Cardozo, Archbishop of Mérida and Apostolic Administrator of Caracas, said that conditions in Venezuela continue to deteriorate under the country’s socialist government. “We are living in an exceptional and... Read More

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February 26, 2019

Tensions grow along Venezuelan borders

Tensions were high along Venezuela’s borders after clashes protesting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s decision not to allow humanitarian aid into the country for millions of vulnerable citizens. The situation was complicated by politics: Opposition leader Juan Guaido, who has declared himself interim president and has the backing of 50 governments around the world, has been... Read More

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February 19, 2019

Branson concert to raise aid for Venezuela

Sir Richard Branson has said he hopes a concert he is throwing to rally humanitarian aid for Venezuela will help draw global attention and save lives by raising funds for “much-needed medical help” for the crisis-torn country. The British billionaire told the Associated Press that up to 300,000 people are expected to attend Friday’s concert... Read More

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