Catholic bishops urge unity and respect for democracy in Venezuela, where political turmoil, economic collapse, and widespread poverty persist.

Edmundo González gains Panama's backing for his victory claim in Venezuela against Nicolas Maduro in July's presidential election.

Venezuela's bishops called for the country's electoral decision to be respected on the eve of the Jan. 10 inauguration of President Nicolás Maduro.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado addresses supporters at a protest against President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 9, 2025, a day ahead of Maduro’s inauguration ceremony where he will be sworn in for a third term. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Colombian special forces edged into guerrilla-controlled territory near the border with Venezuela Tuesday, trying to reassert state control amid violence that has forced 20,000 people to flee their homes.

First responders everywhere have to adapt to the extremely cold temperatures, including the Terre Haute Fire Department. Public Information Officer Captain Nick

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From the announcement of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, to the wildfires in California, to the inauguration of President Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela and the election campaign in Germany, dpa international presents its Pictures of the Week.

The birth of Christ, which we've just celebrated, has left its mark on all calendars. Does this give Christians a particular responsibility in worldly affairs? Certainly, if it is a responsibility ...

From the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica December 25, the pope reflected on the symbolism of the Holy Door, located just below him, which he had opened the previous evening. In a surprising ...