Saved in 50 Seconds: The Story of Franciszek Gajowniczek, the Man Spared by St. Maximilian Kolbe at Auschwitz
It wasn’t his first salvation in the camp, nor his last.
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Faith in the Face of Horror: Remembering Auschwitz
Recalling the horrors of war and the faith of St. Maximilian Kolbe and countless others on the battlefield upon this important anniversary ...
80 Years Later: Remembering the Catholic Martyrs Killed in Auschwitz During World War II
The Auschwitz martyrs’ legacy of holiness continues to be a source of inspiration for Catholics worldwide.
Overcoming Hate With Love: International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the Jubilee Year
COMMENTARY: Pope St. John XXIII was central to maintaining the memory of World War II’s persecuted Jews.
Never Forget Auschwitz Horrors, Pope Francis Says Ahead of 80th Anniversary
The pontiff noted that this year marks 80 years since the liberation of the German Nazi concentration and extermination camp.
What Happened to St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Beard? The Answer May Surprise You
Today, Saint Maximilian Kolbe’s beard is his only surviving first-class relic.
Auschwitz Prisoner’s Carvings Reflect Divine Mercy
Polish officer in the underground armed services scratched images of the Crucifixion and the Sacred Heart with his fingernails.
Religious Leaders Mark Auschwitz Liberation Anniversary
'In all the long years since my liberation from these hells on earth, I have not stopped telling what I experienced then, what I was a victim of and an eyewitness to.'
‘This Is the Truth’ — Edith Stein Saw Human Dignity in the Light of the Cross
Through Christ’s love on the cross, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross perceived the heights of human dignity and the depth of offenses against it, from Auschwitz to abortion.
St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe — a Martyred Giant for God
“Life begins to make sense when we recognize and acknowledge God’s infinite goodness and our absolute dependence on him,” said St. Maximilian Kolbe. “Our response will be praise and total love expressed in obedience.”
