Pope calls for end to violence, respect for sovereignty after US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro

Pope calls for end to violence, respect for sovereignty after US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro
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Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for peace, respect for sovereignty, and the protection of human and civil rights in Venezuela after the US strikes in Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife by US forces, Anadolu Agency reported.

Speaking at midday Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square, according to Vatican News, the pope expressed concern over recent developments. He called for “respecting the human and civil rights of each person and of all, and working to build together a serene future of collaboration, stability, and concord, with special attention to the poorest who suffer because of the difficult economic situation.”

He concluded his appeal by urging trust in the divine, saying, “Let us continue to have faith in the God of peace,” and calling for solidarity with people suffering due to wars.

Venezuela early Saturday said the US attacked civilian and military installations in multiple states, and then declared a national emergency.

Amnesty International has also raised human rights concerns following the recent US aggression, saying, “It most likely constitutes a violation of international law, including the UN Charter, as does the stated US intention to run Venezuela and control its oil resources.”