Pope signs decree creating Venezuela’s 1st saint

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.
Pope signs decree making José Gregorio Hernández, 'doctor of the poor,' Venezuela's first saint
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A man revered by millions as the “doctor of the poor” will be the first saint from Venezuela after Pope Francis approved a decree Tuesday.
Pope Francis Approves Canonization of First Venezuelan Saint
Blessed José Gregorio Hernández is known at the ‘doctor of the poor.’ Also to be canonized: Blessed Bartolo Longo. Additional causes were moved forward, including now-Venerable Emil Kapaun.
‘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,
Pope signs decree creating Venezuela’s first saint
A man revered by millions as the “doctor of the poor” will be the first saint from Venezuela after Pope Francis approved a decree on Tuesday. A date for the canonisation of Dr Jose Gregorio ...
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.
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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 'slightly improving,' Vatican says, in latest positive update
Francis, 88, is spending seventh night in hospital Pope has double pneumonia ... Wednesday announced a reversal of concessions given to Venezuela on an oil transaction agreement by his ...
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Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome in critical but stable condition
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis remained on the 10th floor of ... a physician who was born in Isnotú, Venezuela, and served the poor until he died in 1919. On Sunday, the physicians treating ...
West Michigan Catholics keeping Pope Francis in their prayers
While the Vatican continues to announce updates on The Pope's condition amidst his illness, West Michigan Catholics described ...
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 ...
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.
Trump not seeking regime change in Venezuela
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