Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Pope Leo urges Venezuela independence
Pope Leo, who is from America, spoke to people in St. Peter's Square.
He said Venezuela should stay independent and that everyone should follow the rules and respect human rights.
He is worried about what's happening in Venezuela after the U.S. President Donald Trump took control of the country and captured the Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro.
The pope has said before that the U.S. should not use military force.
He wants the people of Venezuela to be safe and happy.
Pope Leo called for Venezuela to remain independent and respect human rights.
He expressed concern over U.S. actions in Venezuela, including the toppling of President Nicolas Maduro.
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a raid to capture Maduro, who is now in a New York detention center.
The pope had previously urged Trump not to use military force against Maduro.
Pope Leo emphasized that the well-being of the Venezuelan people should be the top priority.
- Who
- Pope Leo, U.S. President Donald Trump, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
- What
- Pope Leo's call for Venezuela's independence and sovereignty
- When
- January 4
- Where
- Vatican City, Venezuela, United States
- Why
- To advocate for peace, justice, and human rights in Venezuela
- Pope
- Leo
- Country
- Venezuela
- U.S. President
- Donald Trump
- Venezuelan President
- Nicolas Maduro
- Pope's Concern
- Venezuela's sovereignty and human rights
- U.S. Action
- Toppling of Maduro and control of Venezuela
- Pope's Stance
- Against military force, advocates for peace and justice