A man looks up at a statue of José Gregorio Hernandez in Valencia, Venezuela, honoring the physician known as "the Doctor of the Poor" who was canonized by Pope Francis
A mural dedicated to Dr. José Gregorio Hernández blankets a building in the La Pastora neighborhood where he once practiced medicine, in Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. Pope Francis
Venezuela will soon have its first saint, after ailing Pope Francis on Tuesday canonized a physician who died more than 100 years ago, revered for his selfless service during a previous pandemic. Jose Gregorio Hernandez was born in 1864,
Pope Francis is sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia while he remains in critical condition.
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, who is in critical condition with a complex lung infection, offered his thanks for the "many messages of affection" he has received since he was hospitalized earlier this month.