Alberto Ortea

Alberto Ortea is the Apostolic Nuncio to Venezuela, representing the Holy See in diplomatic relations with the Venezuelan government. He has played a significant role in the Catholic Church's efforts to address social and political issues in Venezuela, especially during times of crisis. Recently, he was in the news for presiding over a mass at the Basilica of Santa Teresa during the traditional Holy Wednesday veneration of the Nazareno de San Pablo, a significant religious event attended by thousands of faithful.