教皇弗朗西斯纪念圣斯蒂芬日,强调基督教迫害和访问罗马监狱。 Pope Francis marks St. Stephen's Day, highlighting Christian persecution and visiting a Rome prison.

教皇弗朗西斯在圣诞节后节日庆祝第一位基督教殉难者圣史蒂芬(St. Stephen),强调基督徒不断遭受迫害。 Pope Francis honored St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, on the feast day after Christmas, highlighting ongoing persecution of Christians. 在圣彼得广场,Francis谈到现代烈士,包括1996年被伊斯兰教徒杀害的法国和尚Christian de Chergé。 At St. Peter's Square, Francis spoke of modern martyrs, including French monk Christian de Chergé, killed by Islamists in 1996. 他还参观了一座罗马监狱,为千禧年打开了圣门,并庆祝了弥撒,敦促人们希望和开放。 He also visited a Rome prison, opening a Holy Door for the Jubilee Year and celebrating Mass, urging hope and openness.