Martyr­dom is an activity tied to and indeed demanded by our baptismal identity. Christian martyrdom is never to be sought for fame or glory. If there is a way to remain steadfast in Christian witness ...

This installment of the series “Why do Catholics…?” examines why martyrs are remembered and venerated in the Catholic Church.

The Church mourns the loss of Harper Moyski and Fletcher Merkel as Catholics reflect on the tradition of recognizing the many forms of bearing witness to Jesus Christ.

Indeed, precious lessons can be learned from the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist whose liturgical memorial is celebrated on August 29.

Ah, most valiant and blessed martyrs! Truly are you called and chosen for the glory of Christ Jesus our Lord!

Attempting to justify modern-day self-immolation, Time magazine falsely suggests Christian martyrs “chose to be burned alive” by the Romans.

Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the martyrdom of Saint Kosmas, the resignation of Jerry Falwell, ...

My first nomination for Worst Idea Ever would have to be the notion of martyrdom. The word, “martyr,” means “witness” in Greek, and it emerged from the struggles of the early Christians ...

While laboring for Marvel in largely irreligious Japan, Pelc sought out a Catholic community, attending Mass regularly at the ...