When he died in 1968, the Italian air force dropped flowers on his funeral procession attended by an estimated 100,000 people ...

During the canonization ceremony, Francis highlighted the connections between Romero’s theology and his own. Francis wore the bloodstained rope belt that Romero had been wearing during his ...

Venezuela celebrates the canonization of the so-called "Doctor of the Poor," Jose Gregorio Hernandez. He will be the first Venezuelan saint, and although the official ceremony does not yet have a ...

The reason for the visit was announced today: The Holy Father authorized the decrees designating five persons as servants of God and approved the canonization of Venezuelan Blessed José Gregorio ...

Canonisation of former Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will take place in St Peter's Square, Vatican City One million people have gathered in Rome ahead of the ceremony, which will be attended ...

Pope Francis and the College of Cardinals voted to approve Carlo Acutis' canonization on July 1 Becca ... Pope Francis, 87, Appears at Ceremony with Bruise on His Chin — Though Vatican Says ...

Pope Francis, the first South American pope, signed the decree for the canonization of Hernadez from a hospital in Rome on Tuesday. A date for his canonization has not been set. The South American ...

Cecilia Casolani, the couple's daughter. The meeting focused on the ongoing efforts towards the canonization of Henry and Inez Casolani, who are currently being considered for sainthood by the ...

Figurines depicting physician Jose Gregorio Hernandez are displayed for sale at a church in Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, after Pope Francis approved the canonization of the ...