Commission for New Martyrs and Witnesses of the Faith

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Pope Leo XIV presides over an ecumenical commemoration of the martyrs and witnesses of faith of the 21st century at Rome’s Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls on Sept. 14, 2025.

‘No one can silence their voice’: Pope Leo XIV honors modern martyrs at ecumenical service

Sep 14, 2025

By David Ramos

The Sept. 14 liturgy brought together Orthodox, Eastern, and Protestant leaders along with ecumenical organizations and Vatican officials. Read more

People attend a vigil at Lynnhurst Park to mourn the dead and pray for the wounded after a gunman opened fire on students at Annunciation Catholic School on Aug. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis.

Vatican experts say Minneapolis shooting victims could qualify as ‘new martyrs’

Sep 8, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican experts said the victims of last month’s shooting at a Minneapolis church could one day be included on a... Read more