Carmen Elena Rendiles
Carmen Elena Rendiles, born on August 11, 1903, in Caracas, Venezuela, was a dedicated religious figure and the founder of the Siervas de Jesús congregation. Known for her profound compassion and commitment to serving the poor, she was beatified on June 16, 2018, following the recognition of a miracle attributed to her intercession. The recent announcement of her canonization by Pope Francis has made her the second Venezuelan to be declared a saint, a news celebrated with great joy throughout Venezuela.
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Carmen Elena Rendiles was canonized for her founding of a religious congregation and her commitment to education.
quiénes fueron José Gregorio Hernández y Carmen Rendiles, los primeros venezolanos que el Vaticano declaró santos
Uruguay· 2025-10-20
Carmen Elena Rendiles, founder of the Siervas de Jesús de Caracas, is recognized for her deep religious vocation and her path to canonization marked by two miracles.
CEV celebra la canonización de José Gregorio Hernández y Carmen Rendiles: «Son santos que reúnen»
Venezuela· 2025-06-17
Carmen Elena Rendiles founded the Siervas de Jesús de Caracas and was beatified in 2018 for her deep religious vocation.
Canonización de José Gregorio Hernández y Carmen Rendiles será el 19 de octubreVenezuela· 2025-06-13
Carmen Elena Rendiles is remembered by the Catholic Church in Venezuela as a mother who preferred to 'carry the cross singing'.
Carmen Rendiles, la madre que llevaba la cruz cantandoVenezuela· 2025-04-01
Carmen Elena Rendiles is celebrated for her upcoming canonization as a saint in Venezuela.
«Venezuela está de júbilo»: Iglesia venezolana celebró anuncio de canonización de Carmen RendilesVenezuela· 2025-04-01