The Digest:
Pope Leo XIV has issued a significant appeal for peace and sovereignty in Venezuela, urging that the welfare of its people be placed above all other concerns in the wake of the US military operation that toppled President Nicolás Maduro.
Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, addressed the crisis following his Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square.
- He stated that the “welfare of the beloved Venezuelan people must prevail over all other considerations.”
- The Pope called for an end to violence and the establishment of paths toward justice, peace, and constitutional rule.
- He emphasized the need to guarantee Venezuela’s sovereignty and respect the human rights of all citizens.
- His statement highlighted the suffering of the nation’s poorest amid a difficult economic situation.
- The appeal follows the capture of President Maduro and President Trump’s declaration that the US would “run” Venezuela.
- The Pope’s intervention adds a major moral voice to the international response to the geopolitical crisis.
Sources: Channels Television, Daily Trust
