The second issue driving communities to evangelical churches might be the Catholic Church’s priest shortage, which means fewer faith leaders are now serving larger groups of people, said Smilde.

Or they can re-elect President Nicolás Maduro, the most likely winner, ... In the mid-1940s, a socialist political branch prevented the Catholic Church from providing religious education.

Caracas, Venezuela, Sep 5, 2024 / 07:00 am “This year, in homage and gratitude to you, I am going to decree that the Christmas season [begins] on Oct. 1,” declared Nicolás Maduro, leader of ...

Earlier this week, Nicolás Maduro’s regime in Venezuela staged parliamentary and regional elections stripped of any legitimacy. The leading opposition coalition, led by María Corina Machado ...

An unholy war is brewing in the Catholic Church, said Paola Totaro in The Australian (Sydney). While "Conclave", a film about the "murky web of curial politics", is getting Oscar-season buzz, in ...

Maduro has been skilled, during the repeated crises of his regime, in dividing the local Catholic leadership — very popular in Venezuela — against Pope Francis.

CARACAS, Venezuela — Opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro took to the streets Wednesday in an attempt to revive protests against him as he tightens his grip on power following last ...

Opponents and supporters of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro planned to rally on Tuesday as protests and clashes spread after an election was awarded to the socialist despite opposition c… ...

The plane has been used by Maduro and top aides to travel the world. AFP via Getty Images The US seized another of Maduro’s planes from the Dominican Republic in September 2024.

Venezuela’s top court backed Nicolas Maduro’s claims that he won last month’s election and said voting ... Pope Leo says there should be no tolerance for abuse in Catholic Church, urges ...

Or they can reelect President Nicolás Maduro, the most ... . State Department's 2023 report on religious freedom cites official estimates that 96% of the Venezuelan population is Catholic, ...

Maduro’s party declared near-total victory, seizing 253 of 277 seats and 23 of 24 governorships. For most Venezuelans, it was not an election — it was a farce.