During Sunday prayers, Pope Leo commented on the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces, emphasizing that Venezuela should remain an independent and sovereign country. The Pope’s remarks come amid rising tensions in Latin America following the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, which has sparked global debate over foreign intervention and national sovereignty. Pope Leo’s statement also addressed ongoing humanitarian concerns worldwide, including the recent deadly fire in Switzerland that killed at least 40 people on New Year’s Eve.
