The martyrs to be beatified in the Seville cathedral on Nov. 18 include 10 priests, one seminarian and nine laypeople. All of them were killed out of hatred for the faith in 1936. Archbishop José ...

An explainer on Martyrs’ Day and Shaheed Diwas, covering all key dates in India and Nepal, the heroes remembered, and the history.

Martyrs’ Day which is also known as Shaheed Diwas, is observed in India to remember and honour the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for the nation. It is not just a date on the calendar ...

The faithful gathered for a more than symbolic rite at St. Elias Orthodox Church in Damascus -- the Feast of All Antiochian Saints. During this June 22 service, a jihadi -- Syria blamed the Islamic ...

This year’s celebration also marked the 60th anniversary of the canonisation of the Uganda Martyrs. This year’s celebration also marked the 60th anniversary of the canonisation of the Uganda Martyrs.

Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Friday urged all political parties and the general public to dedicate their efforts towards realizing the aspiration of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for ...

South Sudan President Salva Kiir addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 21, 2023. (Credit: Richard Drew/AP.) Listen YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Against the backdrop of ...

SEOUL, Aug 30 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised "a beautiful life" for the families of "martyrs" who perished fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine, state media said on ...