Feb.26,2014: Pope Francis on Wednesday made an urgent appeal for peace in Venezuela. Speaking
at the end of his weekly General Audience, the Holy Father expressed his hope that
“violence and hostility will cease as soon as possible.” He called on all the Venezuelan
people, beginning with political leaders and institutions, to promote reconciliation
through mutual forgiveness and sincere dialogue. Concluding his appeal, Pope Francis
asked all believers to invoke the intercession of Our Lady of Coromoto, the Patroness
of Venezuela, that the country might quickly find peace and harmony. Source: Sedoc