As every year on the same date, February 14, will be an occasion to celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day. The origins of this ...

We cannot forget the sacrifices of the countless faithful who bore witness to Christ during one of the most challenging ...

The heart of St. Roque lay in the display case in front of me. It still held the power of life and evangelization, announcing ...

According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 ...

Instead, he chose to be a witness to the Gospel,” Tedeschi said. If in the past the Catholic Church identified martyrs who refused to kneel down to false idols, “the idol to which he refused to kneel ...

A mural behind the altar showing artistic depictions of Catholic activists who were killed in land disputes in Brazil was ...

At first, this dynamic—known as a “martyr-beneficiary” relationship—can appear selfless or even loving. However, over time, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, dependency and underlying ...

The Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine has been designated as a national shrine for pilgrims by the United States Conference of ...