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Pope Leo XIII: Venezuela Must Remain an Independent Country

Published January 4, 2026, 13:07
Pope Leo XIII: Venezuela Must Remain an Independent Country

Pope Leo XIII expressed his concern over the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to the United States. In a statement, he emphasized the importance of ensuring Venezuela's sovereignty and the well-being of its people, calling for overcoming violence and adopting paths of justice and peace. The Pope stressed the need to respect human rights in Venezuela and his desire for the country to remain independent.