“The Art of Political Murder,” a documentary, explores the investigation that followed Bishop Juan José Gerardi Conedera’s, an auxiliary bishop of Guatemala City, slaying.
‘The Art of Political Murder,’ streaming HBO Max
Some say it’s time to discern sainthood for U.S. women slain 40 years ago
On Dec. 2, Maryknoll Sisters Maura Clarke and Ita Ford, Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel and laywoman Jean Donovan will be remembered worldwide on the 40th anniversary of what many increasingly consider their martyrdom.
‘A Night of Witness’ service recalls life, faith of today’s martyrs
Catholic churches throughout the world were bathed in soft red light to honor martyrs and mark the “Courage in Red — Stand Up for Faith and Religious Freedom” campaign sponsored by Aid to the Church in Need.
Italian nun murdered in Somalia to be beatified in Italy
An Italian Consolata sister murdered in Somalia in 2006 will be beatified in Piacenza, Italy, May 26.
Priest’s martyrdom a life-changing event, archbishop says
The martyrdom of a French priest killed a year ago while celebrating Mass was an event that “has transformed me as a bishop,” Archbishop Dominique Lebrun of Rouen said.
Remains of priest exhumed, verified as part of beatification process
The remains of Father Stanley F. Rother were exhumed from Holy Trinity Cemetery in Okarche as required by the Catholic Church for the beatification process. He was recognized by Pope Francis as a martyr last December.
Bishop Robert Barron: Scorsese’s “Silence” and the seaside martyrs
Like so many of his other films, it is marked by gorgeous cinematography, outstanding performances from both lead and supporting actors, a gripping narrative, and enough thematic complexity to keep you thinking for the foreseeable future.
Assassinated French priest joins procession of martyrs, pope says
To kill in the name of God is satanic, Pope Francis said at a special requiem Mass for a French priest assassinated by youths claiming allegiance to the Islamic State.