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Beatification Of Dr. Jose Gregorio Hernandez
Image of Dr. José Gregorio Henrnadez placed in one of the multiple altars of the sanctuary located in Isnotu, Venezuela on February 25, 2016. He was known as "the doctor of the poor", and is now a little closer to holiness. The Catholic Church announced the upcoming beatification of Venezuelan doctor, teacher and philanthropist José Gregorio Hernández, news long awaited by his many followers in Venezuela and other Latin American countries. The Venezuelan Episcopal Conference confirmed this Friday, June 19, 2020 that Pope Francis had given his approval for the beatification. (Photo by Jorge Mantilla/NurPhoto)
