A man revered by millions as the “doctor of the poor” will be the first saint from Venezuela. Pope Francis approved a decree ...

CARACAS, Venezuela -- 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.

CARACAS, Venezuela — A man revered by millions ... hope,” the Archdiocese of Caracas said in a statement. “The Catholic Church recognizes his life of holiness, accompanied by a universal ...

A man revered by millions as the “doctor of the poor” will be the first saint from Venezuela after Pope Francis approved a ...

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP ... love and hope,” the Archdiocese of Caracas said in a statement. “The Catholic Church recognizes his life of holiness, accompanied by a universal devotion ...

“The Catholic Church recognises his life of holiness ... Hernandez, born on October 26, 1864, in the western Venezuela town of Isnotu, never married and graduated as a doctor in Caracas ...

ROME—Pope Francis continued to improve from double pneumonia as of late Thursday, the Vatican said, working from his hospital room and going to his private chapel to pray, though doctors said he needs ...

Kapaun is one of five servants of God who will be proclaimed venerable by the Catholic Church. Renowned Korean War military ...

The reason for the visit was announced today: The Holy Father authorized the decrees designating five persons as servants of ...