Pope Francis reiterated that today is also an age of martyrdom, calling the faithful to pray for all those persecuted for their faith on this feast of the Roman Protomartyrs.
The Holy Father noted the feast day after praying the midday Angelus on June 30, 2024.
Today we remember the Roman Protomartyrs. We too live in a time of martyrdom, one that is even more so than in the early centuries. Many of our brothers and sisters in various parts of the world suffer discrimination and persecution because of their faith; they thus bring fecundity to the Church. Others face a “white-glove” martyrdom.
Let us support them and be inspired by their testimony of love for Christ.
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