VOICED: La iglesia de los martires

The Basilica of San Bartolomé in Rome, known as the Church of Relics, was donated by Pope John Paul II to the Community of San Egidio in 1993. It serves as a center for remembering Christian martyrs from various denominations. Pilgrims visit to see revered objects like crosses and rosaries. The basilica houses the missal of Óscar Romero, a modern martyr. A 1998 commission reported 12,500 cases of martyrdom, highlighting ongoing persecution in places like Kenya and Nigeria. The Catholic Church receives daily reports of religious violence. Relics, once in decline, were revived by John Paul II to honor new martyrs.

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