Venezuelan bishops to meet with Pope, discuss country’s crisis
June 06, 2017
The leaders of the Venezuelan bishops’ conference will meet with Pope Francis on Thursday, June 8.
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The Venezuelan bishops asked for the opportunity to meet with the Pontiff, to discuss the political/economic crisis in their country.
The hierarchy in Venezuela has been highly critical of government of President Nicolas Maduro and has upheld the right of the country’s people to resist a drive toward greater authoritarian rule. To date Pope Francis has been cautious in his public statements on the crisis, calling only for a peaceful solution.
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Further information:
- Pope Francis to discuss Venezuela crisis with country’s bishops (Vatican Radio)
- Venezuelan cardinal denounces government violence (CWN, 5/23)
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