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Archdiocese of Caracas confirms structural damage in 19% of its churches

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The Archdiocese of Caracas announced Wednesday during a press conference that 19% of the churches inspected across the metropolitan area have sustained significant structural damage as a result of the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24. The technical assessment, conducted jointly with the College of Engineers of Venezuela (CIV), […]

The dance of good and evil: The Corpus Christi Dancing Devils

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The Corpus Christi Dancing Devils stand among Venezuela’s most emblematic cultural and religious traditions. This celebration blends elements of Christianity with Indigenous and African influences. In December 2012, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognized the tradition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Dance of the […]