Pope gives Venezuela reason to celebrate by canonizing its beloved ‘doctor of the poor’ as 1st saint

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

Pope Leo canonizes Venezuela's beloved 'doctor of the poor' as first saint

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV will finally canonize Venezuela's beloved “doctor of the poor” Sunday, offering the ...

Who was José Gregorio Hernández? Venezuela’s ‘Doctor of the Poor’ canonized saint by Pope Leo XIV

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

Pope gives Venezuela reason to celebrate by canonising first saint

Doctor of the poor’ Jose Gregorio Hernandez is revered by millions and was canonised by Pope Leo at a Mass in St Peter’s ...
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Pope Leo makes beloved ‘doctor of the poor’ Venezuela’s first saint

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