Pope Leo XIV called for peace and the protection of human rights in Venezuela during his Angelus prayer, following US strikes and the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. He emphasized the need for justice, respect for sovereignty, and attention to the poor amid the country’s economic crisis. The Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference expressed solidarity with the public and urged unity and prayer. These events occurred after the US confirmed a large-scale military operation against Maduro, accused of drug trafficking.
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