On October 19, 2025, St. Peter’s Square will become the stage for a remarkable celebration as Pope Leo XIV canonizes seven blesseds, each with a story that echoes across continents and centuries. Among them is a Venezuelan physician, affectionately known as the “doctor of the poor,” and an Italian lawyer whose journey from a satanic priest to a passionate apostle of the Rosary has stirred imaginations. The Holy See’s press office shared news of these canonizations, approved at Pope Leo’s first consistory, building on his earlier recognition of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati and reaffirming his focus on modern lay heroes of faith. The new saints include two Venezuelans: Jose Gregorio Hernandez, cherished for his healing touch among the poor, and Maria Del Carmen Rendiles Marinez, who founded the Sisters Servants of Jesus. The list also honors Ignatius Shoukrallah Maloyan, an Armenian archbishop who gave his life during the Ottoman genocide; Peter To Rot, a lay catechist from Papua New Guinea executed in World War II; Vincenza Maria Poloni, founder of the Sisters of Mercy of Verona; and Maria Troncatti, a Salesian missionary who brought hope to Ecuador’s Shuar people. Yet, it is Bartolo Longo’s extraordinary transformation from darkness to devotion that has captured hearts ahead of the ceremony. The October 19 Mass, expected to draw throngs of pilgrims, will echo the spirit of previous canonizations, weaving together personal testimonies, sacred music, and the Pope’s solemn proclamation. On this momentous occasion, the Church’s message of conversion and mercy shines brightly, offering hope in a world hungry for meaning and compassion. Tune in to Shalom World TV and witness the canonization ceremony LIVE on Sunday, October 19, at 10:30 AM Rome Time (4:30 AM ET/ 9:30 AM BST/ 2:00 PM IST/ 7:30 PM AEDT)
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