The Vatican announced in a statement that Pope Francis met on Monday with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. The meeting took place at the Vatican and was a significant step towards resolving the political crisis in Venezuela. Reuters reports that during the meeting, ways to overcome the crisis and humanitarian issues were discussed. Francis expressed concern about the situation in the country and called for dialogue. Machado, in turn, thanked the Pope for his support. She stated her readiness for negotiations with the government. The Vatican emphasized that its position remains neutral. The purpose of the meeting is to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Both sides expressed hope for a positive outcome.
