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

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

Blessed José Gregorio Hernández is known at the ‘doctor of the poor.’ Also to be canonized: Blessed Bartolo Longo. Additional ...

A CT chest scan taken Tuesday evening showed the "normal evolution" of an infection as it is being treated. Blood tests have confirmed an improvement, according to the Vatican's update. The slight ...

People in Rome and the Vatican are relying on their faith as they cope with the daily anxiety waiting to hear about the ...

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.

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 ...

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