Pope urges end to violence, respect for sovereignty after US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for peace, respect for sovereignty, and the protection of human and civil rights in Venezuela following the US strikes in Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife by US forces, Anadolu reports. Speaking at midday Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square, according to Vatican News, the pope expressed concern over recent developments, saying: “The good of the beloved Venezuelan people must prevail over every other consideration and 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.” He called for “respecting the human and civil rights of each person and of all, and working […]