In an unusual event, the Vatican has honored a Polish family of nine, including parents and their young children, who were executed by the Nazis during World War II for helping Jewish people. This special ceremony, called beatification, took place in the village of Markowa in Poland.

The Ulma family, who were Catholics, provided shelter to Jews during the war. Tragically, they were betrayed and killed by the Nazis in 1944. This is the first time an entire family has been honored this way.

During the ceremony, the Vatican declared that the unborn child of the mother, who was pregnant when she was killed, is also considered a martyr because they were born during the terrible event. This is a significant decision because it highlights the family's sacrifice and the importance of helping others.

The Ulma family's bravery symbolizes the many Poles who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. It's a reminder of the dark times of World War II when millions of people, including Jews and non-Jews, suffered and perished.