Pope Francis on Sunday called on Venezuela to “seek the truth” after the disputed re-election of President Nicolas Maduro, and warned parties to avoid violence.
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The 87-year-old pope said Venezuela was in a “critical situation” and made “a sincere appeal to all parties to seek the truth and exercise moderation to avoid any form of violence.”
Speaking to the crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square after his traditional Angelus prayer, Francis called on the country to “resolve disputes through dialogue and keeping in mind the true interests of the people and not the interests of parties.”
The Pope's comments came exactly a week after the elections in Venezuela, which more and more countries, such as the United States and Argentina, believe were won by opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia.
