Martyrs
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The Church is more than 'a university of religion,' Pope insists
In his daily Mass Pope Francis recounted the death of St. Stephen, the Church’s first martyr, explaining that being a... Read more
Relaunch of English martyrs film brings stories to US audience
“Faith of Our Fathers,” a powerful 2013 film telling stories of the Catholic martyrs of the English Reformation, has been... Read more
Vatican announces logo, motto for papal trip to Korea
The Holy See has released the official motto and logo for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to South Korea, which is... Read more
Reports of Christian martyrdom nearly doubled in 2013
Nearly twice the number of Christians were reported as dying for their faith in 2013 than the previous year, according... Read more
Vietnamese Catholics commemorate 117 martyrs as models of faith
Vietnamese Catholics living in Thailand gathered on Nov. 17 to celebrate the witness of 117 canonized martyrs of their homeland. Read more
Pope lauds courageous choices of modern martyrs
In his daily homily, Pope Francis spoke of the faithfulness of God, highlighting the importance of trusting him with one’s... Read more
Spanish martyrs show victory of love over hate, says bishop
The recent beatification of 522 Spanish martyrs of the 20th century is a testimony to the victory of God’s love,... Read more
Augustinian sisters remembered for martyrdom in Algeria
Two Augustinian missionaries who were martyred in 1994 during the Algerian Civil War are today remembered within their community for... Read more
Romanian martyr hailed as reminder of freedom in Christ
Monsignor Vladimir Ghika, a martyr under the 20th century communist government in Romania, was beatified on Aug. 31, recognized as... Read more
'Month of Martyrs' in Korea draws praise from Pope Francis
Pope Francis sent a message today to South Korea praising the country's decision to proclaim September as the “Month of... Read more
Catholics are called to 'daily martyrdom,' says Pope
During his June 23 Angelus reflection, Pope Francis said the faithful are called to follow the example of the martyrs... Read more
Martyrdom of Pope St. John I remembered May 18
On May 18, the Catholic Church honors the first “Pope John” in its history. Saint John I was a martyr... Read more
Pope advances sainthood causes for persecuted Catholics
Pope Francis has approved moving ahead with 16 causes for sainthood, which include multiple 20th-century martyrs, the foundress of a... Read more
Catholic nurse executed by Nazis remembered in Rome
Blessed Maria Restituta, a Catholic nurse who was decapitated by the Nazis in March of 1943, was remembered for her... Read more
Catholics in Scotland to celebrate convert and martyr St. John Ogilvie
March 10 is the liturgical memorial of Saint John Ogilvie, a 16th- and 17th-century Scotsman who converted from Presbyterianism to... Read more
Patriarch St. Flavian's faithful witness honored Feb. 18
On Feb. 18, the Roman Catholic Church remembers Patriarch Saint Flavian of Constantinople, who is honored on the same date... Read more
New Buffalo bishop stresses need for modern-day martyrs
As Bishop Richard J. Malone became the fourteenth Bishop of Buffalo, N.Y. on Aug. 10, he outlined the need for... Read more
Actor admires Mexican martyr’s strong defense of the faith
Mauricio Kuri has come to believe that, like the teenage Mexican martyr he plays in the upcoming film “For Greater... Read more
