The Argentine, who underwent the removal of part of a lung when he was young, has been hospitalized since February 14, and doctors have indicated that his situation is uncertain, given his age, fragility,
Dr. Jose Gregorio Hernandez — known as the "doctor of the poor" — will soon become Venezuela's first saint. Pope Francis, the first South American pope, signed the decree for the canonization of Hernadez from a hospital in Rome on Tuesday. A date for his canonization has not been set.
With his canonization, José Gregorio Hernández not only becomes the first Venezuelan saint, but also a symbol of faith and hope for all of Latin America. His life and work will continue to inspire generations of believers and health professionals, reminding them that true holiness is also found in service to others.
ROME (AP) — A U.S. air base in Italy went on lockdown Wednesday over an unspecified incident. Online posts described Naval Air Station Sigonella as being locked down “due to an ongoing situation.” The posts didn’t elaborate. Calls to the U.S. Navy’s 6th Fleet, which oversees European operations, weren’t answered and an email to the […]
The United States deported 177 migrants from its military base in Guantanamo, Cuba to their homeland in Venezuela Thursday, the latest sign of cooperation between the long-feuding governments.