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Pope Francis to canonize ‘Martyrs of Damascus,’ three others on Oct. 20

July 1, 2024 Catholic News Agency 0

Pope Francis announced he will celebrate a Mass of canonization for 14 people, including the 11 “Martyrs of Damascus,” on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, the Vatican announced after the College of Cardinals voted to approve the canonizations of 15 people… […]

Joy in Syria: Pope Francis gives ‘green light’ for canonization of ‘Martyrs of Damascus’

May 23, 2024 Catholic News Agency 0

A moment of prayer during the procession through the narrow streets of the Christian quarter of Bab-Touma (St. Paul) in the Old City of Damascus on July 9, 2023, in celebration of the liturgical feast of the Martyrs of Damascus. / Credit: Courte… […]