Pope Francis mildly scolds Venezuelan dictatorship, encourages ‘dialogue’ as the only solution

From our new Annals of Papa Che Bureau with some assistance from our Bureau of Totally Unrealistic Expectations About the Latrine American Triangle of Doom

Surely, Jorge Bergoglio, the man, knows that Castro, Inc. and its colony of Venenozuela have no interest in engating in genuine “dialogue.” Yet, as Vicar of Christ, he suggests “dialogue” as the only solution. And surely, his leftist leanings shine through when he repeatedly suggests that leftists are capable of loosening their grip on power anywhere. Yet, here he goes again . . . offering advice that is less realistic than that voiced by his own bishops in Venenozuela, who have denounced the stolen election as “morally unacceptable.”

And, speaking of elections, Papa Che also gave extremely vague advice to American Catholics concerning their moral obligations at the voting booth in November. Denouncing all attempts to control immigration as a “grave sin” (a swipe at Trump) and denouncing abortions as murder (a swipe at Kamala), he advised his flock to vote for “the lesser of two evils” without indicating which of those two evils was greater. Lord have mercy.

Loosely translated from Cuba Headlines

In a recent press conference during his return flight from Asia and Oceania, Pope Francis addressed the crisis in Venezuela, delivering a strong message against dictatorships and advocating dialogue as the solution to the political situation in the South American country.

The Pope emphasized that “dictatorships are of no use and end badly, sooner or later,” when asked about the current crisis in Venezuela following the disputed presidential elections on July 28, in which Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner for a third consecutive term. Francis stressed that his message to Venezuelan leaders is to “dialogue and make peace.“

Despite the seriousness of the situation, the Pope cautiously admitted that he has not closely followed recent events in Venezuela. However, he reiterated his call for both the government and the people to seek a path to peace. “I cannot give a political opinion because I do not know the details, but I know the bishops have spoken, and their message is good,” he said.

Venezuelan bishops have been critical of the electoral process, demanding that Nicolás Maduro show the electoral records. They have stated that ignoring the people’s sovereignty through voting is “morally unacceptable” and departs from truth and justice.

Pope Francis had previously spoken about the Venezuelan crisis in early August, expressing concern about the country’s critical situation. He called on all parties involved to seek the truth and act with restraint to avoid violence. He also urged both the Chavismo and opposition factions to resolve their differences through dialogue rather than pursuing individual interests.

While the Pope was in Asia, Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia arrived in Spain as a political asylum seeker after a Venezuelan court issued an arrest warrant against him. This warrant followed the release of electoral records that González Urrutia claims prove his victory in the July elections.

Pope Francis’ message stands as an urgent call for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Venezuela, reflecting his commitment to justice and reconciliation in situations of political crisis.