Pope Leo XIV urges peace in Venezuela, calls for rule of Law and respect for sovereignty

During the midday Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV voiced deep concern over the rapidly unfolding situation in Venezuela, urging restraint, respect for the rule of law, and renewed commitment to peace and justice. The Pope’s remarks came a day after United States forces arrested   Nicolás Maduro   in Caracas and transferred him to New York to face trial an event that has heightened political tensions and raised questions about sovereignty and international law. Addressing the faithful gathered in   St. Peter’s Square  , the Holy Father emphasized that the well-being of ordinary Venezue

During the midday Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV voiced deep concern over the rapidly unfolding situation in Venezuela, urging restraint, respect for the rule of law, and renewed commitment to peace and justice. The Pope’s remarks came a day after United States forces arrested   Nicolás Maduro   in Caracas and transferred him to New York to face trial an event that has heightened political tensions and raised questions about sovereignty and international law. Addressing the faithful gathered in   St. Peter’s Square  , the Holy Father emphasized that the well-being of ordinary Venezuelans must take precedence over all other considerations. “The good of the beloved Venezuelan people must prevail over every other consideration,” the Pope said. “This must lead us to overcome violence and to undertake paths of justice and peace safeguarding the country’s sovereignty, ensuring the rule of law enshrined in the Constitution, respecting the human and civil rights of each person and of all, and working together to build a serene future of collaboration, stability, and concord, with special attention to the poorest who suffer because of the difficult economic situation.” Pope Leo XIV invited Catholics and people of goodwill worldwide to pray for Venezuela, assuring them of his personal spiritual closeness. He entrusted the nation to the intercession of   Our Lady of Coromoto, Patroness of Venezuela, as well as Saint José Gregorio Hernández and Saint Carmen Rendiles figures deeply revered by the Venezuelan people. Concluding his Angelus appeal, the Pope called on the global community not to lose hope, even amid escalating conflicts around the world. “Let us continue to have faith in the God of peace,” he urged. “Let us pray and stand in solidarity with the peoples who suffer because of wars.”