Pope Leo XIV canonized Venezuela’s beloved “doctor of the poor” Sunday, offering the South American nation its first saint.

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

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Pope Leo XIV canonised seven new saints Sunday, including Bartolo Longo, a former Satanic priest who rediscovered his Christian faith.

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday created seven new saints -- among them a onetime Satanic priest who rediscovered his Christian faith.

The first time he met a pope, Mexican craftsman Hilario Hernández could not believe his luck. He did not travel to the ...

Pope Leo XIV will finally canonize José Gregorio Hernández, Venezuela's beloved “doctor of the poor,” on Sunday.

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

Doctor of the poor’ Jose Gregorio Hernandez is revered by millions and was being canonised by Pope Leo at a Mass in St ...

Pope Leo XIV took aim at skeptics who “ridicule those who speak of global warming,” as he strongly embraced Pope Francis’ ...