Pope Francis calls for peace to prevail in Venezuela

This Sunday, Pope Francis referred to the situation in Venezuelacalling for a prompt resolution of the problems through dialogue in favour of peace and not violence.

During the Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square, the pontiff urged the country’s political figures to think of citizens and their needs when making their decisions. resolve their differences.

In addition, He called for “exercising restraint” over violence and prayed that the country would be able to put aside the crisis that characterizes it today and move forward in peace.

“We entrust this country to the intercession of Our Lady of Coromoto, so loved and venerated by Venezuelans, and to the intercession of Blessed José Gregorio Hernández, whose figure unites us all.”said Pope Francis.

The Vatican has not been the only religious institution to speak out regarding the Venezuelan situation. This week, the Latin American Episcopal Council sent a letter to the Venezuelan Episcopal Conference to express solidarity with Venezuelans.

“May the wisdom of God fill the minds and hearts of all those who have the responsibility of making decisions in favor of the people and may Mary, our mother in heaven, make us feel more like brothers and sisters.”the document stated.

“May the wisdom of God fill the minds and hearts of those who make the decisions”added the Latin American Episcopal Council.