Catholic Church beatifies 188 Japanese martyrs in Nagasaki

Catholic Church beatifies 188 Japanese martyrs in Nagasaki

NAGASAKI, Japan - Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins delivers blessings on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI on 188 martyrs who refused to give up their religion despite persecution centuries ago during a beatification ceremony in Nagasaki on Nov. 24. Some 30,000 Catholics attended the first-ever such ceremony in Japan. (Kyodo)

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