Vatican confirms it tried to mediate with Maduro

Vatican confirms it tried to mediate with Maduro to avoid military intervention in Venezuela The pope's "prime minister" says the Holy See tried to negotiate with the Venezuelan leader before his capture. Bishop Barron says ICE should focus on 'serious' criminals, urges protesters to 'cease interfering' Bishop Robert Barron has called on immigration officials to focus on deporting only serious criminals while also urging U.S. protesters to "cease interfering" with the work of immigration agents.

Catholic Church in Mexico convokes National Dialogue for Peace To address chronic violence in the country, on Jan. 30 the Mexican Bishops’ Conference, along with other sponsors, will be holding a National Dialogue for Peace.