As Venezuelans await the upcoming canonization of their country's first saints, Blessed José Gregório Hernández and Blessed María Carmen Elena Rendiles Martínez, the church and government are preparing for the event.
President Nicolás Maduro's government is collaborating with the Catholic Church on logistics and infrastructure, promoting restoration works and planning activities in Caracas and elsewhere.
Some exiled priests warn that the regime is politicizing the event to boost its image.
The canonization is an unprecedented event for the South American country.
Author's summary: Venezuelans await canonization.