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At Mass for the Assumption, Bishop Burbidge calls Mary the model disciple

Catholic Herald Staff Report

Along with the universal church, Catholics in the diocese should reflect on Mary as the model disciple and queen of heaven and earth, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge said in his homily during a noon Mass for the Assumption of Mary at a mostly full Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington Aug. 15.

8/15/25

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At Mass for the Assumption, Bishop Burbidge calls Mary the model disciple

Catholic Herald Staff Report

8/15/25

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Global

Vatican pediatric hospital welcomes more patients from Gaza

By Cindy Wooden

ROME — As the Israeli-Hamas conflict continues, three more children arrived in Italy on a military transport plane late Aug. 13 for treatment at the Vatican-owned Bambino Gesù pediatric hospital.

8/15/25

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Vatican pediatric hospital welcomes more patients from Gaza

By Cindy Wooden

ROME — As the Israeli-Hamas conflict continues, three more children arrived in Italy on a military transport plane late Aug. 13 for treatment at the Vatican-owned Bambino Gesù pediatric hospital.

8/15/25

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Pope Leo XIV

Praying for peace, pope encourages people to look to Mary with hope

By Cindy Wooden

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — Mary's "yes" to God, to life and to love continues "in the martyrs of our time, in witnesses of faith and justice, of gentleness and peace," Pope Leo XIV said as he celebrated Mass on the feast of Mary's Assumption into heaven.

8/15/25

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Praying for peace, pope encourages people to look to Mary with hope

By Cindy Wooden

8/15/25

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National

Virginia governor investigates reports of public schools arranging abortions for minors

By Kate Quiñones

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is investigating reports that a local public school facilitated and funded abortion procedures for minors without informing the parents.

8/15/25

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Virginia governor investigates reports of public schools arranging abortions for minors

By Kate Quiñones

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is investigating reports that a local public school facilitated and funded abortion procedures for minors without informing the parents.

8/15/25

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National

Study emphasizes social ties to keep cradle Catholics

By Tessa Gervasini

A recent study found an increase in the number of Americans Catholics leaving the church. To combat the issue, the study’s authors suggest creating stronger community ties among Catholics, especially among children.

8/14/25

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Study emphasizes social ties to keep cradle Catholics

By Tessa Gervasini

8/14/25

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Local

Maggie Holley’s journey from Ireland to Christ House

By Isabella Ubillus

As a St. Rita parishioner and member of the community in Alexandria, Maggie Holley has become a selfless presence, but her story began across the ocean in rural Ireland.

8/14/25

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Associates of St. John Bosco College Nights help students grow in faith

By Isabella Ubillus

As many high school graduates prepare to leave for college, the Associates of St. John Bosco works to ensure that they maintain their faith through the next graduation.

8/14/25

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Welcome to the Holy Year pilgrimage’s “ground zero”

By Anna Donofrio

Not even a mile from the banks of the Potomac River, Our Lady of Hope Church lies on the peripheries of the Arlington diocese. But it plays an essential role in the diocese’s Holy Year 2025 pilgrimage.

8/14/25

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Columns

Transitions

By Msgr. Charles M. Mangan

On leaving — again

By Elizabeth Foss

New beginnings

By Lucia A. Silecchia

Spiritual motherhood

By Mary Beth Bonacci

National

More than inclusion: How Catholics are renewing disability ministry

8/8/25

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‘Incomparably rich’ teaching program launches amid Catholic education revival

8/4/25

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Senate confirms former CatholicVote President Brian Burch as Holy See ambassador

8/4/25

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American bishops celebrate newest doctor of the church

8/1/25

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Fr. Carlos Martins cleared of misdemeanor charges after incident in Illinois parish

7/30/25

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Global

Hope is knowing God is always ready to forgive, pope says at audience

By Cindy Wooden

VATICAN CITY — God never gives up on anyone, even when the person betrays God's love, Pope Leo XIV said.

8/13/25

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Pope approves expanded family benefits for Vatican employees

By Cindy Wooden

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV approved expanded benefits for Vatican employees with children, formalizing the five-day paternity leave granted by Pope Francis in January and raising the age of children covered by the Vatican's family allowance.

8/12/25

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Works of mercy are best way to invest what God gave you, pope says

By Cindy Wooden

VATICAN CITY — While giving money to charity is a good thing, God expects Christians to do more by giving of themselves to help others, Pope Leo XIV said.

8/11/25

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Pope Leo’s first 100 days: Leaning into his new role

By Cindy Wooden

VATICAN CITY — Stories about "the first 100 days" are standard fare at the beginning of a U.S. president's four-year term; the articles usually focus on how much the new president was able to accomplish and how quickly.

8/8/25

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Arts

Movies

Mel Gibson’s two-part Resurrection film to be released Holy Week 2027

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Lionsgate has officially announced the release dates for Mel Gibson’s highly anticipated film “The Resurrection of the Christ.”

8/7/25

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Word on Fire announces new Bishop Barron documentary

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The ministry Word on Fire announced that a new documentary by its founder Bishop Robert Barron is underway that will showcase the beauty of Catholic cathedrals and how they guide the faithful to the divine.

8/5/25

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Art

Argentine landmark honors Pope Francis

By Julieta Villar

Just a few meters from Immaculate Conception Cathedral in the Argentine city of La Plata stands the world’s largest mural dedicated to Pope Francis, painted by renowned artist Martín Ron.

8/4/25

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