The New York Times reported that imprisoned former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro devotes much of his free time to studying religious and philosophical texts, including the Koran and the Bible.
The newspaper reported on Sunday, October 17, citing several sources familiar with his situation in prison, that Maduro also met with clergy in prison, including a Catholic priest and a rabbi.
According to the New York Times, Maduro's interest in spiritual matters grew during his imprisonment. Before his arrest he also identified himself as a devout Catholic, and during his ministry he had a close relationship with a priest who held socialist views.