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Image of Dr. José Gregorio Hernández.

First Venezuelan saint: Pope Francis approves canonization of Dr. José Gregorio Hernández

Feb 25, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

The sainthood cause of Venezuelan Dr. José Gregorio Hernández has been approved by Pope Francis. Read more

Pope Francis gives his general audience address in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Sept. 13, 2023.

Pope Francis highlights life of service of Venezuelan blessed at general audience

Sep 13, 2023

By Matthew Santucci

Pope Francis on Wednesday presented the life of Blessed José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros as an example of the Gospel in... Read more

The tomb of José Gregorio Hernández in the Church of Our Lady of Candelaria in Caracas, Venezuela.

Relic of Venezuela's 'doctor of the poor' tours hospitals

May 10, 2021

By Cynthia Perez

A relic of Blessed José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros, known as the doctor of the poor, is being brought to hospitals... Read more

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Father José Luis Quijano is one of the 500 priests who participated in the March 28-30, 2025, Jubilee of Priests Instituted as Missionaries of Mercy.

This missionary of mercy accompanied a former priest imprisoned for pedophilia

On April 2, 2025, the Augustine Institute will release its second documentary in its “Based on a True Saint” series, which airs on its faith formation streaming platform Formed. The latest installment in the series, “The Boy from Milan,” focuses on soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis.

New documentary on Blessed Carlo Acutis aims to show that holiness is possible today

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U.S. Supreme Court examines Wisconsin’s denial of Catholic charity tax exemption

Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon, Myanmar.

Myanmar cardinal after earthquake: People need everything, including peace

Pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square for a Mass and canonization of 14 new saints on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.

Pope Francis approves decree to advance sainthood causes of 5 people

Mosaics by alleged abuser Father Marko Rupnik are displayed throughout the shrine in Lourdes, France.

Lourdes bishop covers Rupnik mosaics on doors to Basilica of the Rosary

A view of the Opera House in the port zone of Sydney.

Australian election: Bishops say Catholics have a vital role in shaping nation’s future 

Pope Francis on March 31, 2025, appointed Bishop Michael McGovern of Belleville, Illinois, to lead the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska.

Pope Francis appoints Bishop Michael McGovern to lead Archdiocese of Omaha

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U.S. bishops urge Congress to stop funding abortion and ‘gender transition’ services

Panelists discuss the connection between Catholicism and feminism at a recent Notre Dame conference. From left to right, Rachel Coleman, Deborah Savage, Leah Libresco Sargeant, Erika Bachiochi, Melissa Moschella, Helen Alvare, Abigail Favale, and Angela Franks.

Should Catholics identify as ‘feminists’? Notre Dame conference tackles the issue

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