Fr. Carlos Murias, a friar martyred in Argentina’s “Dirty War,” was beatified on April 27, 2019, for his witness to the faith and service to the poor.

Between 1939–1945, many Catholics were martyred in Poland under Nazi occupation. Among them were seven Franciscan friars beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1999.

Between 1939–1945, many Catholics were martyred in Poland under Nazi occupation. Among them were seven Franciscan friars beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1999.

The Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Eternal High Priest, focuses on Jesus' role as a mediator between God and humanity.

The Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Eternal High Priest, focuses on Jesus' role as a mediator between God and humanity.

The title of Mother of the Church has been bestowed on the Blessed Virgin Mary because she gave birth to Christ, the Head of the Church.

The title of Mother of the Church has been bestowed on the Blessed Virgin Mary because she gave birth to Christ, the Head of the Church.

Bl. Zbigniew and Michał worked in the large Pariacoto parish (the Diocese of Chimbote), edifying a Franciscan community and serving the people.

Bl. Zbigniew and Michał worked in the large Pariacoto parish (the Diocese of Chimbote), edifying a Franciscan community and serving the people.

The Office of the Passion can be prayed on Good Friday and substituted in any of the hours preferably Morning, Daytime, or Evening Prayer.