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Catholic Church leadership and activity in Venezuela

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Cardinal Baltazar Porras has emerged as a prominent voice regarding the social and political situation in Venezuela. During a commemorative event on October 3, the Cardinal called for the consolidation of justice, transparency, and coexistence, warning that “there can be no justice without transparency, there can be no justice without equality.” He specifically noted the socioeconomic disparities between Caracas and the interior regions, where failures in basic services like electricity, water, and transportation persist. By October 10, religious activities in the country expanded to include celebrations of the Cardinal’s 82nd birthday and preparations for a major pilgrimage. The Archdiocese of Caracas organized a procession for October 18 to mark the first anniversary of the canonization of San José Gregorio Hernández and Santa Carmen ~~Rendiles, featuring visits~~ Rendiles. On October 19, Porras criticized the Venezuelan government’s decision to ~~significant local landmarks.~~ advance Christmas celebrations to November 1, labeling the move as “senseless manipulation” designed to divert attention from socioeconomic challenges. He noted that according to the liturgical calendar, Christmas begins with the first Sunday of Advent on November 29, and argued that the holiday should focus on service and peace rather than “propagandistic intentions.” The Cardinal also reiterated concerns regarding electricity service restrictions, noting that power outages in many interior regions can last between six and twelve hours, and called for truthful information regarding the impact of these disruptions.

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