A man revered by millions as the “doctor of the poor” will be the first saint from Venezuela. Pope Francis approved a decree ...

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CARACAS, Venezuela -- A man revered by millions as the “doctor of the poor” will be the first saint from Venezuela after Pope Francis approved a decree Tuesday.

The reason for the visit was announced today: The Holy Father authorized the decrees designating five persons as servants of ...