The Martyrs Buried at the Valley of the Fallen
The Valley of the Fallen is a monumental complex near Madrid which includes an abbey and basilica, and which honours the fallen of both sides during the...
Category: Martyrs
Erich Klausener Remembered as First Catholic Victim of Nazi regime in 1934
By Anli Serfontein – Early 20th century-era Catholic leader Erich Klausener holds a special place in the hearts and minds of Berlin’s Catholics. An official in the German...
Catholic Priests, Nuns Were Among Those Killed By Nazis
By Jonathan Luxmoore – The Nazis’ systematic persecution and genocide led to the deaths of 6 million Jews in Europe, but Catholic priests and nuns were also among...
Catholic Martyrs of the Third Reich
Twelve years of Nazi rule produced many Catholic martyrs. GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER looks at some of those who died for resisting the regime in Germany and Austria. When...
