Damascus

Pope Francis has recently elevated a new cadre of saints to the Church's venerable roll, canonizing fourteen distinguished individuals. Among them are the "martyrs of Damascus," who met their untimely demise in Syria during the Ottoman Empire—a poignant reflection of the ongoing tribulations faced by Christians. During a grand ceremony held in Saint Peter's Square, amidst a gathering of thousands of devoted Catholics from around the globe, Francis led the canonization rite. He declared, "We enroll them among the saints,…