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Pope Leo XIV Canonizes Seven Saints in Historic Ceremony

10/20/2025

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On October 19, 2025, Pope Leo XIV canonized seven saints in St. Peter's Square.
The event marks a historic moment for Venezuela and Papua New Guinea.
Among the saints are St. José Gregorio Hernández, the doctor of the poor, and St. María del Carmen Rendiles Martínez, Venezuela's first female saint.
About 70,000 attended, highlighting the Church's universal reach.
Pope Leo XIV urged followers to emulate their virtues amid global challenges.

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On October 19, 2025, Pope Leo XIV canonized seven saints in St. Peter's Square.
The event marks a historic moment for Venezuela and Papua New Guinea.
Among the saints are St. José Gregorio Hernández, the doctor of the poor, and St. María del Carmen Rendiles Martínez, Venezuela's first female saint.
About 70,000 attended, highlighting the Church's universal reach.
Pope Leo XIV urged followers to emulate their virtues amid global challenges.