Venezuela celebrates the canonization of José Gregorio Hernández and Mother Carmen Rendiles
Thousands of faithful gathered this Sunday, October 19, at the Vatican to celebrate the canonization of the first two Venezuelan saints, Dr. José Gregorio Hernández and Mother Carmen Rendiles. Various activities are taking place across the country to mark the occasion
Dr. José Gregorio Hernández (1864-1919) and Mother Carmen Rendiles (1903-1977) were canonized today, October 19, news that fills all Venezuelan faithful with excitement for their first two saints.
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Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican from early hours to witness the event, which marks a milestone in Venezuela’s Catholic history.
Pope Leo XIV officially declared both Venezuelans saints, along with five other Blesseds, during Holy Mass.
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The canonization of these two illustrious Venezuelans will be followed by a grand national commemoration on October 25 at the Simón Bolívar Monumental Stadium in Caracas.
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