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Local Church

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.

Pope Leo XIV

A Beer Created in Chicago Is Dedicated to Leo XIV

Governor Pritzker invited Pope Leo to visit Chicago, noting that the city since the Pope’s election has been «in a positive sense, chaotic,» the Governor joked with the Pope, suggesting he could «enjoy or at least show off» the four-pack of Da Pope beer. Leo XIV replied, «We’ll put them in the refrigerator.»

Persecuted Christians

Mexico Is Confirmed in 2025 as One of the Most Dangerous Countries to Be a Priest

Mexico is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for pastoral work. Exercising the ministry or professing the faith increases the risk of losing one’s life. San ACN Report states that, during the six-year term of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, 10 priests were murdered, another 10 suffered attacks, and there were nearly 900 cases of extortion against members of the Catholic Church.