PAPAL PLANE: Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday appealed for dialogue between the United States and Venezuela amid mounting fears of American military action.
The US-born pope said there were mixed signals coming from the United States in the dispute, noting a phone call between President Donald Trump and Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, and speculation of sending US troops.
“Again, I believe it’s better to seek dialogue, perhaps pressure, even economic pressure, but look for another way to bring about change, if that’s what the United States decides to do,” Leo told reporters on the flight home from a trip to Lebanon.
He said that through diplomacy, the Vatican was “looking for ways to calm the situation” for the good of the Venezuelan people.
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Pope appeals for dialogue between US and Venezuela
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- He said that through diplomacy, the Vatican was “looking for ways to calm the situation“
Four arrested after food thrown at Britain’s Crown Jewels
LONDON: London police said four people were arrested Saturday after food — purportedly apple crumble and custard — were thrown at a display case containing Britain’s priceless Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.
The city’s Metropolitan Police said officers responded “following reports of criminal damage to a display case, containing the State Crown” and that “four protesters threw suspected food onto the case before two left the scene.”
A little-known, self-proclaimed civil resistence group called Take Back Power claimed responsibility, saying its members had thrown apple crumble and custard at the case. It posted a video of the incident on social media.
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