Venezuelan bishops call for fervent prayer for peace
January 05, 2026
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CWN Editor's Note: The Venezuelan Episcopal Conference issued a message after the United States launched airstrikes on the South American nation and captured Nicolás Maduro, the country’s ruler since 2013.
“In the face of the events that our country is experiencing today, let us ask God to grant all Venezuelans serenity, wisdom, and strength,” the bishops said. “We stand in solidarity with those who were injured and the families of those who died. Let us persevere in prayer for the unity of our people.”
“We call on the People of God to live more intensely in hope and fervent prayer for peace in our hearts and in society, and we reject any type of violence,” they continued. “May our hands be open for encounter and mutual help, and may the decisions that are made always be for the good of our people.”
Pope Leo said yesterday that he was following developments in Venezuela “with a heart full of concern” and that “the good of the beloved Venezuelan people must prevail above every other consideration.”
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Posted by: romy1277408 -
Jan. 06, 2026 8:30 PM ET USA
There is a Venezuelan episcopal Conference? Interesting statement with nary a mention of Jesus Christ. Now that the head of repression is gone, I wonder if the bishops will begin to defend the faith and make it an organic part of the lives of their people. This is their chance, thanks to Pres. Trump.
