Pope Leo canonizes Venezuela ‘doctor of the poor’ José Gregorio Hernández as 1st saint
Vatican City — Pope Leo Jose Gregorio Hernandez, revered by millions for his dedication to the poor, was declared a saint alongside the founder of the Venezuelan religious order, Mother Carmen Rendelez Martinez, at a Mass in St. Peter’s Square that Leo described as “a great celebration of holiness.” Thousands of jubilant Venezuelans filled the … Read more