August 8, 2024

Pope hopes Venezuelan’s beatification will spur reconciliation

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Amid the suffering due to a devastating economic crisis and a global pandemic, the beatification of José Gregorio Hernández, affectionately known as the “doctor of the poor,” is a testament of the faith and hope of the people of Venezuela, Pope Francis said. In a video message released by the Vatican April 29, the pope said Hernández’s beatification “is a special blessing of God for Venezuela” and an example for Venezuelans to follow as they work toward reviving the country “with a spirit of reconciliation.” Full Text -> CatholicSun

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