The second issue driving communities to evangelical churches might be the Catholic Church’s priest shortage, which means fewer faith leaders are now serving larger groups of people, said Smilde.

Maduro has declared the beginning of Christmas months before four times before: in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023. The first one brought forward a ceremony that usually takes place on December 1.

Or they can re-elect President Nicolás Maduro, the most likely winner, ... In the mid-1940s, a socialist political branch prevented the Catholic Church from providing religious education.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's aggressive crackdown on anyone who opposes his regime is targeting two Roman Catholic bishops who are praying for corruption to end in the oil rich country.

Evangelical Christians are often courted by right-wing politicians. But in Venezuela, left-wing President Nicolás Maduro is trying to secure the church's support in the run-up to elections.

For them, Nicolás Maduro is a saint and Donald Trump is a devil." ... A n unholy war is brewing in the Catholic Church, said ...

Caracas, Venezuela, Sep 5, 2024 / 07:00 am “This year, in homage and gratitude to you, I am going to decree that the Christmas season [begins] on Oct. 1,” declared Nicolás Maduro, leader of ...

SÃO PAULO, Brazil – Although Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has promised that Venezuela will hold elections later in 2024, many of his critics, including Church officials, doubt that his ...

Maduro has been skilled, during the repeated crises of his regime, in dividing the local Catholic leadership — very popular in Venezuela — against Pope Francis.

Opponents and supporters of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro planned to rally on Tuesday as protests and clashes spread after an election was awarded to the socialist despite opposition c… ...

In 2006, after clashing with Catholic church authorities, Chávez even declared himself an evangelical. Maduro, who served as vice president starting in 2012, assumed the presidency when Chávez ...

Or they can reelect President Nicolás Maduro, the most ... . State Department's 2023 report on religious freedom cites official estimates that 96% of the Venezuelan population is Catholic, ...