Pope Leo XIV Calls for Respect of Venezuelan Sovereignty After U.S. Capture of Maduro

January 4, 2026 World News

Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the recitation of the Angelus on January 4, 2026. In his message after the prayer, the pope called for respecting Venezuela’s sovereignty and constitution following the capture by U.S. forces of the country’s President Nicolás Maduro

Pope Leo invited Catholics to unite in prayer for Venezuela.

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