In the midst of escalating tensions between the United States, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela, Archbishop Jason Charles Gordon has called for the nation to prioritize faith over fear, which has been amplified by social media. Speaking during a Mass on November 9 to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Port of Spain and the 174th anniversary of the dedication of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Gordon drew parallels between the challenges faced by the late Archbishop Anthony Pantin and the current geopolitical unrest. He emphasized that while the nation faces international conflict rather than internal political strife, faith in God remains the cornerstone of hope. Gordon’s remarks coincide with Venezuela’s large-scale military readiness exercise involving 200,000 soldiers, which coincided with the arrival of the USS Gerald R Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, in the Caribbean. Since September, the US has conducted military operations in the southern Caribbean Sea, targeting narco-terrorists with 17 strikes resulting in approximately 70 deaths. US President Trump has also declared that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s days are numbered, a stance supported by Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. Archbishop Gordon urged the faithful to place their trust in God rather than being swayed by social media. He reflected on the Catholic Church’s 175-year history of enduring trials, including political upheaval, social unrest, and now potential military conflict. Gordon concluded with a call to focus on God, emphasizing that faith and hope lie in divine hands. The Mass ended with prayers for the government and a plea for peace in the Caribbean through dialogue and collaboration.