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Beatification of Nazi martyrs divides German Lutherans, Catholics

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LUEBECK, Germany (RNS) Residents of this north German city have long taken pride in four native sons -- three Catholic priests and a Lutheran pastor -- who were beheaded in quick succession on Nov. 10, 1943 by the Nazi regime. The commingled blood of Catholic priests Joh...

Topics: Faith, Clergy & Congregations
Beliefs: Christian - Catholic, Christian - Orthodox, Christian - Protestant, Interfaith

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