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Pope León XIV Urges Respect for Venezuela’s Sovereignty After Reports of Maduro’s Capture

The Holy See signals a cautious, mediating role focused on non‑violent, institutional steps.

El Papa León XIV pidió superar la violencia en Venezuela y garantizar su soberanía.
El papa León XIV durante el rezo del Ángelus en la Plaza de San Pedro, donde pidió respetar la soberanía venezolana.
Papa Leone XIV è nella Cappella Sistina dove questo pomeriggio assiste al concerto, organizzato per questo tempo natalizio, del coro della Cappella Musicale Pontificia. Il concerto di quello che è tra i cori più antichi del mondo è guidato dal direttore monsignor Marcos Isola Pavan, che all'inizio ha rivolto alcune parole di saluto al Pontefice. Il programma prevede pagine del repertorio polifonico, ma anche in conclusione alcuni noti canti natalizi. Numerosi i cardinali, tra cui il segretario di Stato Pietro Parolin, che assistono all'esibizione in un'affollata Cappella Sistina. ///// Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel, where he attends a concert organized for the Christmas season by the Pontifical Choir of the Cappella Musicale Pontificia, Vatican City, 03 January 2026. The concert, by one of the oldest choirs in the world, is led by director Monsignor Marcos Isola Pavan, who opened with a few words of greeting to the Pontiff. The program includes works from the polyphonic repertoire
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Overview

  • In his Angelus address on January 4, the Pope said the well‑being of Venezuelans must prevail and pressed for constitutional rule of law and the protection of human and civil rights.
  • He urged abandoning violence in favor of dialogue, justice and peace, and invited prayers through Our Lady of Coromoto and Venezuelan saints José Gregorio Hernández and Carmen Rendiles.
  • His message highlighted the humanitarian strain on the poor and called for a future of collaboration, stability and concord.
  • The appeal is consistent with his December comments discouraging military threats and favoring dialogue or economic pressure, underscoring the Vatican’s cautious diplomacy.
  • The Holy See is closely following developments as multiple outlets report a U.S. operation captured Nicolás Maduro and international debate over the action’s legality continues.