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  • Venezuelans hold vigil for those killed in street clashes

    Venezuelans hold vigil for those killed in street clashes

    • May 7, 2019

    Led by Catholic priests in white vestments, several hundred Venezuelans said prayers Sunday at a candle-lit vigil for at least five people killed in street clashes following a failed opposition call for a military uprising.

    By Christopher Torchia
  • Church attacked by Maduro loyalists after Mass, Venezuelan bishop says

    Church attacked by Maduro loyalists after Mass, Venezuelan bishop says

    • May 2, 2019

    While protests against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro raged across the country, National Guard forces loyal to the embattled head of state launched tear gas at churchgoers attending Mass at a local parish.

    By Junno Arocho Esteves
  • Hunger, brain drain, disruptions: Church working to help Venezuelans

    Hunger, brain drain, disruptions: Church working to help Venezuelans

    • Mar 8, 2019

    Catholic Church leaders in Venezuela say a peaceful transfer of power from embattled President Nicolas Maduro to a transitional government, probably led by National Assembly president Juan Guaido, is the best hope for the country.

    By Barbara Fraser
  • Venezuela detains, deports U.S. journalist, CNS contributor, after military raid

    Venezuela detains, deports U.S. journalist, CNS contributor, after military raid

    • Mar 7, 2019

    A Catholic News Service contributor in Caracas, Venezuela, was taken by military counterintelligence officials after his home was raided early March 6.

    By Catholic News Service
  • Priest under siege in battle over Venezuela’s political soul

    Priest under siege in battle over Venezuela’s political soul

    • Mar 1, 2019

    While Venezuela’s bishops have been leading a charge for Maduro’s removal, urging a boycott of what they call an “illegitimate” presidential election last year and denouncing the government’s human rights abuses, the Vatican has pursued a softer approach.

    By Scott Smith
  • Tensions grow along Venezuelan borders

    Tensions grow along Venezuelan borders

    • Feb 25, 2019

    Tensions were high along Venezuela’s borders after clashes protesting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s decision not to allow humanitarian aid into the country for millions of vulnerable citizens.

    By Lise Alves
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