Five Catholic priests have been beatified in France, 152 years after they were seized as hostages and shot in the street by rebels of the Paris Commune.
By Jonathan Luxmoore, Catholic News Service- | April 24, 2023
The ministry of lay Catholics, whether formally instituted by the Church or simply inspired by the Holy Spirit to serve the needs of others, flows from Baptism and a recognition that every Christian is called to take part in the mission of the Church, Pope Francis said.