Jesús González de Zárate
Jesús González de Zárate is the Archbishop of Valencia, Venezuela, and a prominent figure in the Venezuelan Catholic Church. Recently, he has been vocal in condemning the current Venezuelan government, led by Nicolás Maduro, referring to it as a 'closed autocracy.' His recent statements highlight concerns about human rights violations, the economic crisis, and the lack of democratic processes in Venezuela, particularly criticizing the organization of the presidential elections held on July 28.
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Recent news mentions
Jesús González de Zárate presided over a vigil of prayer before the canonization ceremony.
El “por fin” de san José Gregorio y santa Carmen Rendiles en San Pedro
Venezuela· 2025-10-19
Jesús González de Zárate is presiding over the preparation for the canonization.
Roma celebró vigilia para canonización de santos venezolanosVenezuela· 2025-10-18Monsignor Jesús González de Zárate is the president of the CEV and part of the Venezuelan delegation.
obispos venezolanos se unen al papa León XIVVenezuela· 2025-06-28
Jesús González de Zárate is the president of the Venezuelan Episcopal Conference.
Santos para todos: la Iglesia se prepara para la canonización de José Gregorio Hernández y Carmen RendilesVenezuela· 2025-05-14
Jesús González de Zárate affirmed that the Church in Venezuela works and prays to avoid reaching a similar scenario to countries where priests and bishops have ended up imprisoned or persecuted.
Iglesia Católica venezolana: Rezamos para no sufrir persecución como en NicaraguaVenezuela· 2025-02-17
Jesús González de Zárate was confirmed as the president of the Venezuelan Episcopal Conference.
Conferencia Episcopal Venezolana desmiente que se haya superado la crisis en el paísVenezuela· 2025-02-16
Jesús González de Zárate was ratified as the president of the Venezuelan Episcopal Conference (CEV).
CEV ratificó a monseñor Jesús González de Zárate como su presidenteVenezuela· 2025-02-12Monseñor Jesús González de Zárate, arzobispo de la ciudad de Valencia, llevó la voz cantante del clero venezolano en su Asamblea Ordinaria Plenaria.
La Iglesia católica venezolana tilda al Gobierno de Maduro de “autocracia cerrada”
Spain· 2025-02-11
