Martyrs
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Was the last 'witch' of Boston actually a Catholic martyr?
The last person hanged for witchcraft in Boston could be considered a Catholic martyr. Read more
Moved by priest's martyrdom, French businessman returns to the faith
Patrick Canac was baptized, but like so many others, drifted away from the Church over time. Read more
Pope Francis beatifies two Colombian martyrs
During Mass in Colombia on Friday, Pope Francis beatified two martyrs from the country, both of whom were killed in... Read more
Who are the martyrs Pope Francis will beatify in Colombia?
During his six-day visit to Colombia in September, Pope Francis will beatify martyrs Bishop Jesús Emilio Jaramillo Monsalve and Fr.... Read more
A year after his murder, Fr. Jacques Hamel remembered
One year after the brutal killing of Fr. Jacques Hamel, French bishops recalled the beautiful example of the man who... Read more
This Oklahoma priest was a martyr – and he'll be beatified this year
“Padre, they've come for you.” Read more
This priest and three companions were killed for the faith in Iraq
When Fr. Ragheed Aziz Ganni was confronted by armed men after celebrating the Eucharist at his Chaldean Catholic parish in... Read more
Who conquers the devil's hatred? God's new martyrs, Pope says
The devil’s hatred for Christ and for our redemption is the root cause of all persecution since the beginnings of... Read more
This man was killed for defying Hitler – and now he's been beatified.
Italian layman Joseph Mayr-Nusser who refused to take the Hitler oath was beatified March 18 in his home town of... Read more
Fr. Stanley Rother, first US-born martyr, to be beatified in September
Father Stanley Rother, the Oklahoma-born martyr who served as a priest in Guatemala, will be beatified in Oklahoma City on... Read more
Samurai martyr beatified in Japan
A 17th century Catholic Samurai and martyr was beatified during a Mass in Osaka, Japan on Tuesday. Read more
Pope: MidEast Christians reflect heroism of St. Stephen
Pope Francis has said the heroic martyrdom of St. Stephen is mirrored in the persecution of modern-day Christians, particularly in... Read more
Pope Francis: 'killing in the name of God is satanic'
Referencing the recent murder of French priest Fr. Jacques Hamel, Pope Francis said the persecution of Christians happening today, under... Read more
Only sister to survive Yemen attack: despite danger, 'we chose to stay'
A year before a March 4 attack killed four sisters, the Missionaries of Charity opted not to leave, but to... Read more
Nun who escaped with her life talks about ISIS attack in France
Sister Danielle, one of the religious who was held hostage by ISIS at a church in France, was able to... Read more
Saint Maria Goretti calls us to be 'witnesses of forgiveness'
Pope Francis has marked the feast of the young martyr St. Maria Goretti by calling the faithful to follow her... Read more
Saints, martyrs and the cross – Archbishop Gomez on true freedom
As church leaders rallied U.S. Catholics to defend their faith against an increasingly antagonistic society and government, the relics of... Read more
Now touring America: two English saints who died for their faith
A relic tour currently taking place in the United States highlights the virtues of two English saints who stood up... Read more
They died for the faith: 115 Spanish Catholics recognized as martyrs
Pope Francis has officially recognized 115 Catholics who were killed during the Spanish Civil War out of hatred of the... Read more
