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These scouts were certainly brave, trustworthy, loyal and reverent, putting to test the oath that they took before being killed for their faith.
On June 20, 2025, Pope Leo XIV officially recognized a large group of French priests and laymen who were persecuted by the Nazi regime.
Many French men were sent to the German front through a Compulsory Work Service. In response to this order, various French priests, religious, and laymen followed these workers into German territory. However, because they were caring for the physical and spiritual needs of these workers, they were arrested, tortured and put to death mainly in concentration camps.
Included in this number of martyrs are 14 men who were part of the Scouts de France movement.
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On June 20, 2025, Pope Leo XIV officially recognized a large group of French priests and laymen who were persecuted by the Nazi regime.
Many French men were sent to the German front through a Compulsory Work Service. In response to this order, various French priests, religious, and laymen followed these workers into German territory. However, because they were caring for the physical and spiritual needs of these workers, they were arrested, tortured and put to death mainly in concentration camps.
Included in this number of martyrs are 14 men who were part of the Scouts de France movement.
Catholic scouting
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14 Catholic scouts were declared "martyrs" by Pope Leo XIV
These scouts were certainly brave, trustworthy, loyal and reverent, putting to test the oath that they took before being killed for their faith.
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