Archdiocese of Caracas denies arranging meeting to extort political ...
The archbishop of Caracas has been accused of maintaining a close relationship with the Venezuelan regime.
www.pillarcatholic.comI don’t have real-time access to current news right now. Based on recent coverage up to late 2024–2025, the Archdiocese of Caracas has been led by Archbishop Raúl Biord Castillo, who was installed as the metropolitan archbishop in 2024, succeeding Cardinal Baltazar Porras, during a period of political tension in Venezuela. There have also been ongoing reports about tensions between the Church and the regime, including issues around political prisoners and public statements by Church leaders. For the very latest developments, I can look up current outlets if you’d like me to search now.
Key background for context:
- Leadership transition: Raúl Biord Castillo became the archbishop of Caracas in 2024, taking possession of the archdiocese in a ceremony at the Caracas Cathedral.[1]
- Ongoing church-state tensions: The Caracas archdiocese and its leaders have been vocal on issues such as political prisoners and the regime’s actions, which has coincided with broader clashes between the Venezuelan government and the Catholic hierarchy.[5][1]
- Recent related coverage: Reports in 2025–2026 mention Archbishop Biord addressing moral and pastoral concerns in a challenging national context, and the archdiocese denying extortion allegations related to political detainees’ families.[3][5]
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