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Vatican records deaths of more than 1700 martyrs in 21st century
A new Vatican commission has recorded the deaths of more than 1700 martyrs in the 21st century, including Christians from other denominations, with between 100 and 150 new names added this year. Source: Crux.
Martyrs recognised as ordinary men of extraordinary faith
Jonathan Roumie, the actor known for portraying Jesus Christ in the hit series “The Chosen”, is calling attention this Lent to the 21 Christian martyrs who died in Libya for their faith in Jesus 11 years ago. Source: OSV News.
Pope recognises martyrdom of Polish Salesian and Czech priests
Pope Leo XIV has formally recognised the martyrdom of nine Polish Salesian priests killed by the Nazis at Auschwitz and Dachau and the martyrdom of two Czech priests executed by the communists in the 1950s. Source: Catholic Review.
Christian martyrs showed love stronger than death: Pope
In situations where “hatred seemed to have permeated every aspect of life”, modern Christian martyrs showed that love is stronger than death, Pope Leo XIV said at an ecumenical prayer service. Source: CNS.
Vatican experts say Minneapolis shooting victims could qualify as ‘new martyrs’
Vatican experts say the two children killed in last month’s shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church could one day be included on a list they are compiling of “new martyrs and witnesses of the faith”. Source: CNA.
World War II French martyrs to be beatified
The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Causes of Saints has recognised the martyrdom of more than 20 French Young Christian Workers leaders, as well as chaplains and seminarians linked to the movement. Source: Australian Cardijn Institute.
Pope recognises US Franciscan martyrs
Pope Francis has formally recognised that five Franciscan missionaries ministering in what is now the US state of Georgia were killed for their faith. Source: CNS.
Sixteen Carmelites executed during French Revolution declared saints
Pope Francis has declared as saints 16 Carmelite martyrs executed by guillotine during the French Revolution and confirmed the martyrdom and heroic virtues of five others in a series of decrees published yesterday. Source: Catholic Review.
Korean diocese honours martyred missionary priest
Wonju Diocese in South Korea has unveiled a statue of the US-born missionary priest James Maginn who was martyred by North Korean communist forces during the Korean War. Source: UCA News.