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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Preparations for the canonization of José Gregorio Hernández and Mother Carmen Rendiles at the Vatican on October 19 are in their final stages.

“We are preparing spiritually through prayer, but we are also preparing synodically through the Archdiocese of Caracas. Let us remember that these are two saints, the first time in history that two saints from the same country were canonized on the same day,” said Mother Carmen Ríos, vice postulator of the Mother Carmen cause.

The Venezuelan representatives who will be present in Italy for the canonization are preparing to travel to Europe. The parishioners eagerly await this moment, which will surely be widely covered by the media so that all Venezuelans can appreciate the solemn event.

 

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It is known that some 50 religious members of the Congregation of the Servants of Jesus will be in the Vatican to “witness this historic canonization of seven blessed from around the world, including for the first time two humble but extraordinary Venezuelans.”

Detailed information on the activities related to the canonization can be found on the website of the Archdiocese of Caracas.

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Cardinal José Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis, was no stranger to new technologies. In fact, he welcomed social media, approving profiles not only for himself but also for the Vatican. He had a presence on YouTube and created an online prayer app.

His interaction with the faithful was consolidated thanks to a favorable stance toward the digital environment. A documentary was even produced, broadcast on Disney+ in 2023, showcasing the Pope’s interaction with young people.

In detail, during his term, Francis sought to create a strong digital environment for the Catholic Church. The @Pontifex account, launched by his predecessor Benedict XVI, had already existed on X (Twitter at the time) since 2012. Under Francis, the papal presence on the social network accelerated.

In November 2014, the iOS and Android app, Cick to Pray, was launched, “which allows you to follow the prayer requests the Pope proposes each month and share your intentions and prayers with the rest of the community.”

Another example of the strengthening of the connection between the Church and the faithful was the documentary “Amen. The Pope Responds,” released on April 5, 2023, on Disney+. It was produced by Producciones del Barrio and directed by Jordi Évole and Màrius Sánchez. The documentary showcases an “intimate and unfiltered conversation between Pope Francis and a group of 10 young people between the ages of 20 and 25.”

In March 2016, the Pope’s Instagram profile, @franciscus, was launched, where it reached almost 10 million followers, with feeds in English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, French, Polish, and German.

 

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This has been Pope Francis’s effort to become increasingly closer to the faithful, relying on technological tools as a step forward in the digitalization of the Holy See in response to the challenges of modern times.

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