# Franciscan Martyr Beatified in Guatemala

> Guatemala beatifies Franciscan martyr Augusto Ramírez Monasterio 43 years after his death.
- Title: Franciscan Martyr Beatified in Guatemala · Vaticannews
- Summary: Guatemala beatifies Franciscan martyr Augusto Ramírez Monasterio 43 years after his death. guatemala, franciscan, martyr · reported by Vaticannews.
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-11/franciscan-martyr-ramirez-monasterio-beatified-guatemala.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-11-07T18:48:32.857+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: guatemala, franciscan, martyr, beatification, augusto ramirez monasterio, civil war, religion, world
## Beatification Event
Cardinal Francisco Robles Ortega presided at the beatification mass in Antigua, Guatemala.
## Martyr's Sacrifice
Franciscan Fr. Augusto Rafael Ramírez Monasterio was killed 43 years ago during Guatemala's civil war.
## Defending Confession
Fr. Augusto defended the seal of confession after hearing a farmworker's confession.
## Martyr's Legacy
Cardinal Robles Ortega urged priests to follow Fr. Augusto's example of humility and solidarity.
## Key takeaway

Guatemala beatifies Franciscan martyr Augusto Ramírez Monasterio 43 years after his death during civil war.