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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo’s theme for sixth World Day of Grandparents and Elderly

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

“I will not forget you” (Is 49:15) is the theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the sixth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, July 26 this year.

7/1/26

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Pope Leo’s theme for sixth World Day of Grandparents and Elderly

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

“I will not forget you” (Is 49:15) is the theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the sixth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, July 26 this year.

7/1/26

Reading Time 2 min

Local

Cloistered Dominican Sister Mary Paul of Christ dies at 84

By Anna Donofrio

Dominican Sister Mary Paul of Christ Murphy died June 18, 2026, at age 84 at St. Dominic’s Monastery in Linden in her 57th year of religious life.

7/1/26

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Cloistered Dominican Sister Mary Paul of Christ dies at 84

By Anna Donofrio

Dominican Sister Mary Paul of Christ Murphy died June 18, 2026, at age 84 at St. Dominic’s Monastery in Linden in her 57th year of religious life.

7/1/26

Reading Time 2 min

Local

Vietnam combat veteran ‘astounded’ to learn about Our Lady of La Vang

By Jim Hale

Praeger commanded a rifle company and witnessed 10 of his men killed in 13 months. He was more concerned about the survival of his unit than the region’s Catholic history and had no idea that he was fighting on sacred ground.

7/1/26

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Vietnam combat veteran ‘astounded’ to learn about Our Lady of La Vang

By Jim Hale

7/1/26

Reading Time 3 min

Local

George Washington’s lasting Catholic legacy

By Jim Hale

Many are surprised to learn that Washington was the first benefactor of St. Mary’s Church, (now the Basilica of St. Mary) in Alexandria.

7/1/26

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George Washington’s lasting Catholic legacy

By Jim Hale

Many are surprised to learn that Washington was the first benefactor of St. Mary’s Church, (now the Basilica of St. Mary) in Alexandria.

7/1/26

Reading Time 3 min

Local

Cloistered Dominican Sister Mary Paul of Christ dies at 84

By Anna Donofrio

Dominican Sister Mary Paul of Christ Murphy died June 18, 2026, at age 84 at St. Dominic’s Monastery in Linden in her 57th year of religious life.

7/1/26

Reading Time 2 min

Vietnam combat veteran ‘astounded’ to learn about Our Lady of La Vang

By Jim Hale

7/1/26

Reading Time 3 min

George Washington’s lasting Catholic legacy

By Jim Hale

Many are surprised to learn that Washington was the first benefactor of St. Mary’s Church, (now the Basilica of St. Mary) in Alexandria.

7/1/26

Reading Time 3 min

Columns

Held in the heart

By Christina Capecchi

The ‘pursuit of happiness’

By Sr. Constance Veit, LSP

In the family

By Fr. Steven Oetjen

Strange signs of love

By Elizabeth Foss

National

U.S. vice president, second lady share family Mass attendance practices

6/16/26

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U.S. bishops approve revised version of Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

6/12/26

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U.S. bishops consecrate nation to Sacred Heart of Jesus

6/12/26

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Papal nuncio urges US bishops to deepen communion

6/11/26

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Archbishop Coakley offers first presidential address to U.S. bishops

6/11/26

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Global

Pope Leo’s theme for sixth World Day of Grandparents and Elderly

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

“I will not forget you” (Is 49:15) is the theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the sixth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, July 26 this year.

7/1/26

Reading Time 2 min

The Eucharist is a powerful antidote to division

By Victoria Cardiel

At his Wednesday general audience, the pope continued his catechesis on Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, reflecting on the mystery of the Eucharist.

6/24/26

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Pope Leo XIV: Contemplation makes Christians credible witnesses

By Angela Ambrogetti

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said that contemplation is not reserved for saints, monks or hermits, but is a necessary part of Christian life that helps make believers credible witnesses to the Gospel.

6/22/26

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Pope Leo XIV: Spain is an example of unity despite differences

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV dedicated his general audience June 17 to reflecting on his apostolic journey to Spain the previous week, during which he visited Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands.

6/17/26

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Arts

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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Schools

‘Radium Girls’ wins 11 Glamies

Catholic Herald Staff Report

St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly won 11 theater awards for the play “Radium Girls,” including Outstanding Play, at the 2026 Blue Ridge Glamies Awards Gala, held at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas May 27.

6/12/26

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Art

The Kid’s Connection 06/11

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.

6/11/26

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