Blessed María Carmen Rendiles is set to become Venezuela’s first female Catholic saint. Pope Francis paved the way Monday after authorizing a decree regarding a miracle attributed to Rendiles, founder of the Congregation of the Handmaids of Jesus. (AP video by Juan Arraez)

Venezuela is set to have its first female saint following pope Francis’ approval

Blessed María Carmen Rendiles is set to become Venezuela’s first female Catholic saint. Pope Francis paved the way Monday after authorizing a decree regarding a miracle attributed to Rendiles, founder of the Congregation of the Handmaids of Jesus. (AP video by Juan Arraez)