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Reaching out to his flock Pope Benedict brings message of hope, healing, unity
By GRETCHEN R. CROWE and HENRIETTA GOMES
A presidential welcome White House is first stop for pope as he begins historic visit
By GRETCHEN R. CROWE
Waiting in joyful hope Thousands pray and sing as they await the arrival of the pope at the National Shrine.
By HENRIETTA GOMES
Gathered together in prayer Pope challenges Church leaders to nurture Catholics’ relationships with Christ
By GRETCHEN R. CROWE
Be a ‘witness to the world’During a Mass at Nationals Park, 46,000 gather to see, hear the pope
By HENRIETTA GOMES
‘A gift’ to be in pope’s presence By HENRIETTA GOMES
Celebrating in spirit Unable to get to Nationals Park, Arlington parishioners gather as a community and are energized by the Holy Father’s visit.
By MICHAEL F. FLACH
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Bishop O’Connell names new principal
The Coast Guard officer and O’Connell alumnus will replace the retiring Richard Martin.
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Journeys in Faith
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Homilies by Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde
Bishop Paul S. Loverde has published a series of homilies and letters in the Arlington Catholic Herald since being installed as third bishop of Arlington on March 25, 1999. Homilies are listed in descending order. The most recent homily appears on top.
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Editorial

A reason for your hope By Fr. JACK PETERSON
Plastic perfection: The ethics of breast implants By Fr. TAD PACHOLCZYK
The power of prayer By ELIZABETH FOSS
Covering the papal visit By GRETCHEN R. CROWE
Farewell is just the beginning By HENRIETTA GOMES

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