José Gregorio Hernández, Venezuela’s famed “doctor of the poor,” was canonized by Pope Leo XIV on October 19, 2025, at St.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV canonized Venezuela’s beloved “doctor of the poor” Sunday before tens of thousands of people ...

Pope Leo XIV has canonized José Gregorio Hernández, Venezuela's 'doctor of the poor,' giving the nation its first saint.

Pope Leo XIV named José Gregorio Hernández and Mother Carmen Rendiles Martínez as Venezuela’s first saints on Sunday.

Venezuela celebrates its first saint as Pope Leo XIV canonises Jose Gregorio Hernandez, the “doctor of the poor,” alongside ...

Indeed, they themselves became lamps capable of spreading the light of Christ,’ Pope Leo XIV said in his homily on Oct. 19.

Church bells rang out and fireworks burst in the sky Sunday as Venezuela -- mired in crisis -- welcomed the canonization of ...

When we hear the cries of those in difficulty,” Pope Leo XIV said, “let us ask ourselves: Are we witnesses to the Father’s ...

Venezuela is poised for a moment of national celebration this Sunday as Pope Leo XIV canonises the nation's beloved "doctor ...

Pope Leo XIV canonised Venezuelas beloved doctor of the poor Sunday before an estimated 55,000 people, offering the Caribbean nation its first saint and a reason to celebrate amid its yearslong ...

Pope Leo XIV canonized Venezuela’s beloved “doctor of the poor” Sunday before tens of thousands of people, offering the South American nation its first saint and a reason to celebrate a ...