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

Dr. Jose Gregorio Hernandez — known as the "doctor of the poor" — will soon become Venezuela's first saint. Pope Francis, the ...

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

Venezuela will soon have its first saint, after ailing Pope Francis on Tuesday canonized a physician who died more than 100 ...

Dr. José Gregorio Hernández, known as the 'doctor of the poor,' has been approved for sainthood, making him the first saint from Venezuela. His exemplary life focused on alleviating human suffering.

Pope Francis is sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia. Francis remains in critical condition.

Pope Francis remained in critical condition as Argentines and Romans gathered in the Eternal City to pray for his recovery from double pneumonia.

Editor's Note: This page is a summary of news on Pope Francis' health issues for Sunday, Feb. 23. For the latest news, view our story for Monday, Feb. 24. Pope Francis remained in critical ...

Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome on Friday for a respiratory infection and will remain for as long as necessary to complete treatment, the Vatican said on Monday. Jorge Mario ...