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Pope Leo at the General Audience of January 21, 2026 Photo: Vatican Media

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The Catholic Church in Venezuela After Nicolás Maduro

Regarding the role of the Church, the President of the Venezuelan Episcopal Conference explained that the Church’s activity was focused on the faithful attending Sunday Eucharistic celebrations, which was almost routine. There were precautions imposed by the measures dictated by the government, but the life of the Church has been managed with calm and prudence.