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world-news2 years ago

"Heroic Polish Family Honored for Saving Jews in WWII"

The Vatican has beatified the Ulma family, a Polish family of nine who were executed by the Nazis during World War II for sheltering Jews. The Ulmas were killed along with the eight Jews they were hiding after being betrayed. This is the first time an entire family has been beatified. Pope Francis praised the Ulmas as a "ray of light in the darkness" and invited the crowd to applaud them. The beatification poses theological questions about the Catholic Church's ideas of saints and martyrs, particularly regarding the unborn child of Wiktoria Ulma. Poland sees the Ulmas as a symbol of the bravery of Poles who risked their lives to help Jews during the war.

via Euronews|
#beatification#catholic-church#holocaust
world2 years ago

"Polish Family's Heroic Sacrifice Leads to Beatification"

A beatification Mass service has been held in Poland for the Ulma family, who were executed by Nazis in 1944 for hiding Jews during World War Two. This is the first time an entire family has been beatified, a step towards sainthood. The family, motivated by their Christian values, hid eight Jews in their farmhouse in Markowa. They were betrayed and shot by German gendarmes, along with the Jews they sheltered. The outdoor Mass was attended by Poland's president and over 30,000 pilgrims, and was led by Pope Francis' envoy. The beatification is seen as a recognition of the family's sacrifice and a reminder of the historical truth of Polish suffering and aid during the war.

via BBC|
#beatification#catholic-family#holocaust
world2 years ago

"Vatican's Historic Beatification: Polish Family Martyred for Protecting Jews"

The Vatican has held an unprecedented beatification ceremony for a Polish family of nine who were executed by the Nazis during World War II for sheltering Jews. The Ulma family, including a married couple and their small children, were declared martyrs for their faith by Pope Francis last year. This is the first time an entire family has been beatified. The ceremony took place in the village of Markowa, Poland, and was attended by Polish President Andrzej Duda and thousands of pilgrims. The beatification has theological implications for the Catholic Church's ideas of saints and martyrs, particularly regarding the unborn child of the pregnant mother who was executed.

via NBC News|
#beatification#holocaust#polish-family
world2 years ago

"Vatican's Historic Beatification: Polish Family Martyred for Protecting Jews"

The Vatican has held an unprecedented beatification ceremony for a Polish family of nine who were executed by the Nazis during World War II for sheltering Jews. The Ulma family, including a pregnant woman, were killed by German Nazi troops and local police in 1944 after being betrayed. This is the first time an entire family has been beatified. Pope Francis praised the Ulmas as a "ray of light in the darkness" and invited the crowd to applaud them. The beatification poses theological questions about the Catholic Church's ideas of saints and martyrs, particularly regarding the unborn child. Poland's conservative ruling party sees the ceremony as politically significant ahead of parliamentary elections.

via Yahoo News|
#beatification#holocaust#polish-family
world-news2 years ago

Controversial Beatification of Polish Family Sparks Election Debate

The beatification of a Polish family who sheltered Jews during World War II has sparked controversy ahead of the country's upcoming election. The family, known as the Ulma family, was killed by the Nazis for their actions. Some critics argue that the beatification is being used as a political tool by the ruling Law and Justice party to appeal to conservative voters. However, supporters argue that the family's actions deserve recognition and that the beatification is a testament to their bravery and sacrifice.

via Financial Times|
#beatification#election-controversy#family
world2 years ago

"Polish Family Martyred by Nazis to be Beatified Together by Catholic Church"

A Polish couple and their seven children, including a newborn baby, who were murdered by the Nazis in 1944 for sheltering a Jewish family, will be beatified by the Catholic Church in Poland. The Vatican clarified that the newborn baby was born "at the moment" of his mother's murder and is included in the number of living children. This will be the first time an entire family is elevated toward sainthood, and their bodies were exhumed for the ceremony.

via CNN|
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