“He gave everything for the poor, even his own blood. It seems to me he may be called a martyr for charity,” read one testimonial regarding Fr Malgesini.
"These baptized are martyrs. They have not betrayed the Gospel," - Cardinal Sarah.
Everybody will have an opportunity to have a direct encounter with witnesses — that is, people who have directly experienced violence in defending their faith — and that’s a rare opportunity for people in Ireland - Dr Michael Kinsella.
New statue in Armagh Cathedral honours martyrs of the past, present and future.
“My struggle is over, yours continues.”
“Archbishop Romero’s values, conviction and compassion still influence Trócaire today and help guide us in our work.”
Paul VI implemented the changes made by the Second Vatican Council; Oscar Romero was its first martyr.
“It is shocking to think that in 2017 thousands of Christians are still being persecuted, displaced or expelled, tortured, discriminated and murdered simply because they are Christian,” says Eamon Martin.
Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
We are mourning the loss of a very beloved brother. We trust that our brother, who has shared the cross of Christ, will now be able to enjoy his glorious resurrection – Cardinal Francisco Robles Ortega.
All seven had the opportunity to flee, but chose to remain with their flock – it is for this reason that they are considered martyrs by the Church.
“Today too the Church, to bear witness to the light and the truth, is experiencing severe persecution in different places, up to the supreme test of martyrdom.”
Fr Rother was warned his name was on a death list, but he asked his bishop for permission to return to Guatemala.
“The Catholic Church has no other weapons but prayer and brotherhood among all peoples.”
"In new and unfamiliar countries the Irish pub, GAA club, provide a kind of home from home, a familiar place to gather, but so too the Church can provide a sense of home from home.”
Benedict Daswa was baptised by Fr Gus O’Brien (MSC), who is originally from Galway, while Fr John Finn (MSC) from Clare presided at his burial.
Brendan Butler co-founded the Irish El Salvador Support Committee in 1979. Last year he wrote to Pope Francis asking him to hurry on Monsenor Romero's cause.
Desperate attempts by thousands of refugees to cross the Mediterranean is a challenge to ‘Christian’ Europe, which demands a coordinated and compassionate response.
Beatification is not only a fitting tribute to his work, "it is also a powerful message of solidarity to those who continue to put their lives at risk to speak out against injustice".
“Today, in the name of this martyr, we resolve again to be upholders of this God-given dignity of every person.”
Panel of theologians say Archbishop was killed “in hatred of the faith” paving the way for his recognition as a martyr.
Primate concerned by under-valuing of the stability and commitment within marriage.
St Oliver Plunkett honoured in Diocese of Hildesheim.
