Beatify Bhatti, John Allen suggests
May 04, 2012
Free eBook:
|
| Free eBook: Thinking like a Catholic |
John Allen of the National Catholic Reporter offers an interesting suggestion as to how the Holy See could dramatize the plight of Christians who die for the faith:
Here's the idea: Beatify Shahbaz Bhatti, and do it now.
The bishops of Pakistan have already called for the beatification of Bhatti, the cabinet minister who was killed in March 2011, after he called for changes in the country's blasphemy law. Allen argues that a quick beatification, waiving the usual delays, would "shine a powerful spotlight on the harrowing realities of 21st-century martyrdom."
For all current news, visit our News home page.
Further information:
- Recognize martyrs around the world by canonizing one of their own (National Catholic Reporter)
- Prelates in Pakistan, Rome hail Bhatti 'authentic martyr' (CWN, 3/7)
All comments are moderated. To lighten our editing burden, only current donors are allowed to Sound Off. If you are a current donor, log in to see the comment form; otherwise please support our work, and Sound Off!
-
Posted by: John J Plick -
May. 06, 2012 6:01 AM ET USA
".... the Holy See could dramatize the plight..." Dramatize the plight??? Does Allen have amnesia??? What happened to the glory of martyrdom? What happened to its power? Beatify and canonize them,if indeed they are worthy, most certainly. But to dramatize "the plight...?" Utterly ridiculous.
