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Teenager Makes World’s Tallest Sculpture of Iconic Venezuelan Doctor Who Will Be Canonized

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(OSV News) — With plans underway for the canonization of Blessed José Gregorio Hernández Oct. 19, as announced by the Vatican, a 16-year-old artist has created the world’s tallest sculpture of the future saint. Blessed José Gregorio is a 19th-century medical doctor who modernized medicine in Venezuela and was known for his fervent faith and willingness to serve the poor. He is the most revered historical figure among Catholics in Venezuela.  On …

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The Catholic Church has confirmed that on October 19, 2025, Venezuela will celebrate the canonization of its first two figures elevated to the altars: José Gregorio Hernández and María Carmen Rendiles. The post José Gregorio Hernández and María Carmen Rendiles will be canonized in October 2025 appeared first on Hispanos Press.

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The approval to canonize Hernández was granted by the late Francisco and weeks later gave the green light for the canonization of Rendiles

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The national government celebrated on Friday, June 13, the announcement of the canonization of the first two Venezuelan saints, the lay physician José Gregorio Hernández and the religious Carmen Rendiles, a ceremony that will be held on October 19. "Venezuela celebrates with deep joy and gratitude the decision announced by Pope Leo XIV for his holiness to canonize the doctor of the poor, José Gregorio Hernández, and the exemplary mother Carmen R…

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Telemundo Miami (51) broke the news in on Friday, June 13, 2025.
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