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Ferrán Torres, Catholic forward, wins the World Cup for Spain

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Ferrán Torres, Spain’s Catholic forward, secured a 1-0 victory for his team over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in East Rutherford, N.J., July 19.

7/20/26

Reading Time 2 min

Ferrán Torres, Catholic forward, wins the World Cup for Spain

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Ferrán Torres, Spain’s Catholic forward, secured a 1-0 victory for his team over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in East Rutherford, N.J., July 19.

7/20/26

Reading Time 2 min

Columns

Invitations

By Lucia A. Silecchia

Summer in Washington means many things. A quieter pace. Notoriously humid weather. A flood of summer interns. And droves of tourists.

7/20/26

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Invitations

By Lucia A. Silecchia

Summer in Washington means many things. A quieter pace. Notoriously humid weather. A flood of summer interns. And droves of tourists.

7/20/26

Reading Time 4 min

Columns

WorkCamp wisdom

By Fr. Jack Peterson

A few weeks ago, I had the great joy of gathering for an evening with nearly 800 high school students at our diocesan WorkCamp to hear confessions. It is always a highlight of the summer months.

7/18/26

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WorkCamp wisdom

By Fr. Jack Peterson

A few weeks ago, I had the great joy of gathering for an evening with nearly 800 high school students at our diocesan WorkCamp to hear confessions. It is always a highlight of the summer months.

7/18/26

Reading Time 3 min

Local

Flag football fosters Catholic connection

By Jonathan Rosato

What looks like a simple game of flag football is about much more. Our team includes two brothers, three single men, two married guys with kids and a priest. This is young adult ministry at its finest.

7/17/26

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Flag football fosters Catholic connection

By Jonathan Rosato

7/17/26

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National

Cardinal O’Malley at Catholic-Orthodox conference: ‘Come together and pray for unity’

By Tyler Arnold

Cardinal Seán Patrick O'Malley, retired Archbishop of Boston, encouraged Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christians to pray together for reunification at a joint conference focused on healing the nearly 1,000-year schism between the churches.

7/16/26

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Cardinal O’Malley at Catholic-Orthodox conference: ‘Come together and pray for unity’

By Tyler Arnold

7/16/26

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Local

New exhibit explores Catholicism in America

Special to the Catholic Herald

As the United States celebrates its semiquincentennial, the Basilica of Saint Mary Museum presents “Catholic America 250,” a new, temporary exhibit exploring the rich and often-overlooked history of Catholicism in the American experience.

7/16/26

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A first-time pastor is installed at a Manassas parish

By Anna Donofrio

Father Gregory S. Thompson received a warm welcome at his new parish at Sacred Heart Church in Manassas. Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrated the first-time pastor’s installation Mass with nine concelebrants July 13.

7/15/26

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St. John the Apostle Church celebrates 100 years in Leesburg

By Brian Tumulty

St. John the Apostle Church in Leesburg commemorates its 100th anniversary this month as the mother parish of many diocesan churches in Loudoun County and beyond.

7/15/26

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Columns

Invitations

By Lucia A. Silecchia

WorkCamp wisdom

By Fr. Jack Peterson, YA

Why Jesus uses parables

By Fr. Richard Miserendino

The quiet potential of the daily ‘examen’

By Andrea Picciotti-Bayer

National

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage inspires priestly and religious vocations

7/13/26

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New bishops installed in Washington, West Virginia

7/8/26

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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage concludes in Philadelphia

7/6/26

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ICE arrests nun walking to Sunday Mass in Texas

7/1/26

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Atlanta Catholics turn World Cup into mission field

6/30/26

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Global

Ferrán Torres, Catholic forward, wins the World Cup for Spain

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Ferrán Torres, Spain’s Catholic forward, secured a 1-0 victory for his team over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in East Rutherford, N.J., July 19.

7/20/26

Reading Time 2 min

Pope Leo XIV: Make time for prayer and silence in the summer

By Victoria Cardiel

From the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, where he moved July 5 to enjoy a period of rest, Pope Leo XIV has invited the faithful to make time for “meaningful moments of silence and prayer” during the summer.

7/13/26

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British Catholic politician’s death investigated as murder, police say

By Daniel Payne

Police are conducting a murder investigation into the death of long-serving British Catholic politician Ann Widdecombe, authorities said July 10, one day after her death at 78.

7/10/26

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Pope Leo XIV says Christ is hope amid the scourge of war

By Antonio Tarallo

Pope Leo XIV said Christ remains the Church’s hope amid war, slavery, sin, and the wounds of history, urging Christians to learn from Jesus a “school of freedom” rooted in the cross.

7/6/26

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Arts

Vatican releases biopic on Pope Leo XIV’s early years in Rome

By Ishmael Adibuah

The Vatican has released a new documentary, “Leone a Roma,” about Pope Leo XIV’s early years in Rome before his election to the papacy.

7/2/26

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Art

The Kid’s Connection 06/25

The Kid’s Connection will capture the attention of your little ones. Click here to download the latest issue and please let us know on our social media if your kids succeed in solving it! We’d love to hear about it.

6/25/26

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Books

Catholic Daughters of the Americas celebrate anniversary with cookbook

Special to the Catholic Herald

While many cookbooks focus on specific cuisines or meal types, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Kavanaugh No. 54, published “Table of Grace,” a curated collection of sacred traditions and recipes organized around the liturgical year.

6/24/26

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