CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela is set to have its first female saint following approval from Pope Francis. On Monday, he paved the way for the canonization of Blessed María Carmen Rendiles ...

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An image of Blessed MarÌa Carmen Rendiles is at the entrance of her museum in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, March 31, 2025. Pope Francis approved the canonization of Venezuela first female Saint ...

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Blessed María Carmen Rendiles is set to become Venezuela’s first female Catholic saint. Pope Francis paved the way Monday after authorizing a decree regarding a miracle attributed to Rendiles ...