Robert Francis Prevost Is the First American Pope and Will Be Called Leo XIV
In a historic day for the Catholic Church, the 2025 conclave elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, as the new pontiff, who will take the name Leo XIV.
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UCAB Report Reveals Alarming Decline in Venezuelan Students’ Education
The Online Knowledge Assessment System (SECEL) of the Andrés Bello Catholic University (UCAB) has revealed alarming data on the academic performance of Venezuelan students during the 2023-2024 period. This report, coordinated by professors José Javier Salas and Lizette Martínez, indicates that knowledge and comprehension levels in fundamental areas such as Mathematics and Verbal Skills have shown a progressive decline.
Coalición Sindical Suspends May 1 March After Denouncing Government Harassment
Workers, retirees, and the labor movement will not take to the streets this Labor Day, warning of the risk of…
Venezuela Decrees Three Days of National Mourning for the Passing of Pope Francis
Nicolás Maduro was received on two occasions, in 2013 and 2016, at the Holy See by the Supreme Pontiff. Photograph:…
Farewell to Pope Francis: Milestones in Venezuela, Legacy, and the Future of the Catholic Church
Over more than ten years of his papacy, Pope Francis addressed issues that shaped the 21st century, such as migration,…
Datincorp: 88.3% Feel Impact of Sanctions While 37.6% Are Certain to Vote on May 25
A recent study by Datincorp, based on a survey of 1,200 people across the country, reveals that 88.3% of Venezuelans believe international economic sanctions affect the entire population. Additionally, ahead of the parliamentary and gubernatorial elections on May 25, only 37.6% of respondents said they would definitely vote.
Centro Gumilla: Catholicism Dominates, but Religious Diversity Grows in Venezuela
Venezuela remains predominantly Catholic, but the diversity of beliefs and their influence on daily life reveal a complex landscape. The Gumilla Center Foundation recently published the study “Religious Sociography: The Religiosity of Venezuelans,” conducted in December 2024 under the coordination of Dr. Jesús María Aguirre and researcher Melanie Pocaterra. This study provides a revealing snapshot of the country’s religious panorama.
Pope Francis Approves the Canonization of Venezuela’s First Female Saint
Beatification Mass of Mother Carmen at the Caracas University Stadium on June 16, 2018. Photo: Vatican News Archive Guacamaya, April…
Exclusive: ICE Sends Venezuelan Deportees from Texas to Caracas
For the first time since 2023, a direct deportation flight from the United States has arrived in Venezuela. The flight was operated by a private charter commissioned by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
199 Venezuelan Migrants Deported from the U.S. After Repatriation Pause
Reactions of Venezuelan migrants upon arriving in Maiquetía after their return from the United States. Photograph: Instagram / @mijpvzla Guacamaya,…