Heroes of Love: New Pathway Open for Future Saints
By Carol Glatz – Pope Francis has yet to sign decrees in sainthood causes that follow the new path he approved...
Martyrs
Lebanese man’s decades of research helps great-uncle’s sainthood cause
By Doreen Abi Raad – Fares Melki’s first introduction to his great-uncle was when he asked his grandfather about the picture...
Teen Martyred While Protecting the Eucharist Beatified
A 19-year-old Spanish martyr who gave his life while protecting the Eucharist was beatified Saturday at a Mass in the...
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...
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...
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 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...
Fr Michael D’Annucci: A Great Missionary Remembered
The Italian priest known as Masusumetsa “was a great friend of South Africa, and its people”. These were the words of Nelson Mandela, in remembrance of Fr Michele D’Annucci after the priest’s violent death.
