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Coverage dated December 1, 2025

Pope Leo urges against US incursion of Venezuela as he warns Western countries to be ‘less fearful’ of immigrants

Headline from Local News 8

By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo has said he believes the United States needs to find “another way” in handling the situation in Venezuela, warning against any military incursion and saying it would be better to pursue dialogue or apply economic pressure.

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  1. The Guardian

    Pope Leo urges Trump not to try to overthrow Venezuelan president with military force (opens The Guardian)

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    Pontiff calls on US president to ‘seek dialogue’ as White House steps up campaign against Nicolás Maduro

  2. Local News 8

    Pope Leo urges against US incursion of Venezuela as he warns Western countries to be ‘less fearful’ of immigrants (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo has said he believes the United States needs to find “another way” in handling the situation in Venezuela, warning against any military incursion and saying it would be better to pursue dialogue or apply economic pressure.

  3. Newsweek

    Pope Leo warns Trump not to launch war against Venezuela's Maduro (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Pope said Trump should use economic pressure rather than military force to achieve his goals in Venezuela.

  4. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Pope Leo urges US not to attempt military ouster of Venezuela (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT - Pope Leo urged U.S. President Donald Trump

  5. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Pope Leo urges against US incursion of Venezuela as he warns Western countries to be ‘less fearful’ of immigrants | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo has said he believes the United States needs to find “another way” in handling the situation in Venezuela,

  6. The New Republic

    Pope Leo Warns Trump Against Military Intervention in Venezuela (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Pope Leo XIV is warning the U.S. about its next steps in Venezuela.

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