Church beatifies 50 French Catholics killed ‘in hatred of the faith’ by German Nazis

Church beatifies 50 French Catholics killed ‘in hatred of the faith’ by German Nazis

Fifty French Catholics killed under German Nazism were beatified Dec. 13, 2025, during a Mass at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris -- an event that recognized their witness of faith during World War II.

50 young French martyrs murdered by Nazis beatified in Notre Dame Cathedral

ACI Prensa Staff, Dec 16, 2025 / 10:00 am Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, archbishop of Luxembourg, celebrated in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Dec. 13 the Mass of beatification for 50 young martyrs who were [...]

50 Young French Martyrs Murdered by Nazis Beatified in Notre Dame Cathedral

Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, archbishop of Luxembourg, presided over the beatification Mass of the 50 martyrs of the Catholic apostolate, held Dec. 13, 2025, at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. At the conclusion of the Mass, those present were given a prayer card with a prayer to ask the Lord for the intercession of the new blesseds and for their canonization.