Pope signs decree creating Venezuela’s 1st saint

Pope signs decree making José Gregorio Hernández, ‘doctor of the poor,’ Venezuela’s first saint
A man revered by millions as the “doctor of the poor” will be the first saint from Venezuela. Pope Francis approved a decree Tuesday but did not set a date for the canonization of Dr.
Pope signs decree for canonization of Venezuela's first saint
Dr. Jose Gregorio Hernandez — known as the "doctor of the poor" — will soon become Venezuela's first saint. Pope Francis, the first South American pope, signed the decree for the canonization of Hernadez from a hospital in Rome on Tuesday. A date for his canonization has not been set.
First Venezuelan saint: Pope Francis approves canonization of Dr. José Gregorio Hernández
The reason for the visit was announced today: The Holy Father authorized the decrees designating five persons as servants of God and approved the canonization of Venezuelan Blessed José Gregorio Hernández and Italian Blessed Bartolo Longo.
‘Doctor of the poor’ becomes Venezuela’s first saint
Venezuela will soon have its first saint, after ailing Pope Francis on Tuesday canonized a physician who died more than 100 years ago, revered for his selfless service during a previous pandemic. Jose Gregorio Hernandez was born in 1864,
Dr. José Gregorio Hernández: Venezuela's Sainthood Journey
Dr. José Gregorio Hernández, known as the 'doctor of the poor,' has been approved for sainthood, making him the first saint from Venezuela. His exemplary life focused on alleviating human suffering. He was declared 'venerable' in 1986,
Devotees follow participate in procession to celebrate Venezuela's first ever Saint
Venezuela will have a Saint for the first time and devotees all over the country are in a frenzy of happiness. Dr José ...
Pope Francis' health shows slight improvement, Vatican says
A CT chest scan taken Tuesday evening showed the "normal evolution" of an infection as it is being treated. Blood tests have confirmed an improvement, according to the Vatican's update. The slight ...
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Pope Francis Declares Korean War Army Chaplain Emil Kapaun ‘Venerable’
Kapaun is one of five servants of God who will be proclaimed venerable by the Catholic Church. Renowned Korean War military ...
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Pope Francis attends Mass hours after 'respiratory crisis,' remains critical
Editor's Note: This page is a summary of news on Pope Francis' health issues for Sunday, Feb. 23. For the latest news, view our story for Monday, Feb. 24. Pope Francis remained in critical ...
In pictures: How pipo dey pray for Pope Francis around di world
Pipo pray for Guatemala City. One woman cry during one mass in honor of Venezuelan Jose Gregorio Hernandez, wey many know as ...
Pope Francis sits upright in an armchair as Argentines in Rome pray for his recovery
Pope Francis is sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia while he remains in critical condition.
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Ailing Pope Francis appoints new Archbishop of Vancouver
Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, has named a new archbishop for Vancouver.
Foto: Etu ndị mmadụ si ekpere Pope Francis ekpere n'ụwa
Pope Francis ka nọ n'ọnọdụ dị njọ n'ute ọrịa, dịka isiụlọọrụ Katọlik n'ụwa bụ Vatican si kwuo n'ozi banyere ahụike ya, nke ha ...