Maduro’s Canonization Party Goes Wrong
Reacting to backlash in Rome and fearing a popular revolt, the Maduro regime arrested more dissidents instead of releasing them, and harassed Cardinal Baltazar Porras
Tag: Catholic Church
The Gospel According to Hugo and Nicolás
Maduro tries to capitalize on José Gregorio’s canonization, but chavismo turned to Evangelical churches after years clashing with Catholic priests
Venezuela’s New Saints Highlight the Collapse of Its Welfare State
Elation over the nation’s first two saints is widespread, but testimonies about their legacy underscore the domestic struggle with healthcare, education, and human rights
Pope Francis: A Lost Chance for Venezuela?
Jorge Bergoglio’s careful approach toward the Venezuela crisis has left some wondering whether his papacy was a lost chance to push for democracy in the country
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