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Pope brings Cuban-born priest Felix Varela closer to sainthood

April 9, 2012

Miami Herald

Pope Benedict XVI, fresh from a visit to Cuba and Mexico, has given his approval for Father Felix Varela to be given the status of “venerable” — bringing the Havana-born priest who died 159 years ago a step closer to sainthood.

Becoming venerable means that Varela could be beatified with the recognition of one miracle granted and canonized with the recognition of a second miracle.

The pope’s approval was announced on Easter Sunday by New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan. The pope was following the unanimous recommendation of the Vatican’s Congregation for Saints’ Causes...

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