Arlington Catholic Herald

National

Bishops’ November meeting to focus on AI, immigration, evangelization

By Tyler Arnold

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will livestream the public portion of its November meeting, where bishops will discuss artificial intelligence, immigration, and evangelization, while voting on liturgical texts, canonization causes and conference leadership positions.

10/22/26

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Bishops’ November meeting to focus on AI, immigration, evangelization

By Tyler Arnold

10/22/26

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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment after lung cancer surgery, Vatican says

By Antonio Tarallo

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV requires no further treatment following his Oct. 13 surgery, the Vatican Press Office said in a statement Oct. 21.

10/22/26

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Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment after lung cancer surgery, Vatican says

By Antonio Tarallo

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV requires no further treatment following his Oct. 13 surgery, the Vatican Press Office said in a statement Oct. 21.

10/22/26

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Local

Catholic Foundation of Arlington celebrates inaugural luncheon

By Leslie Thomas

A spirit of gratitude and fellowship filled Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria Oct. 14, as donors, members of the Catholic Heritage Circle, pastors, Catholic school leaders and diocesan representatives gathered for the inaugural Catholic Foundation of Arlington Appreciation Luncheon.

10/22/26

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Catholic Foundation of Arlington celebrates inaugural luncheon

By Leslie Thomas

10/22/26

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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo affirms marriage at first general audience post-surgery

By Victoria Cardiel

The mutual self-gift of husband and wife underlies the requirement for “total fidelity” and the “unbreakable oneness” of marriage, Pope Leo XIV said at the general audience Oct. 21.

10/21/26

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Pope Leo affirms marriage at first general audience post-surgery

By Victoria Cardiel

The mutual self-gift of husband and wife underlies the requirement for “total fidelity” and the “unbreakable oneness” of marriage, Pope Leo XIV said at the general audience Oct. 21.

10/21/26

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Local

Catholic Foundation of Arlington celebrates inaugural luncheon

By Leslie Thomas

10/22/26

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Leesburg parishioner’s Malawi service trip reveals an unexpected friendship

By Anna Donofrio

Two years ago, Bryan Layman traveled to Malawi to rebuild roads in a remote village. What he wasn’t expecting was to build on a relationship between a Catholic diocese in the African nation and the Arlington diocese.

10/15/26

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Farmers market at St. Veronica brings vendors and community together

By Isabella Ubillus

At St. Veronica Church in Chantilly, fresh bread, flowers, and coffee from local vendors are bringing more community to Saturday mornings. Every week, parishioners and neighbors alike gather in the parking lot to shop small and build relationships.

10/14/26

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Columns

Image of God

By Fr. Steven Oetjen

Motherhood and choosing life

By MaryEllen Martinez

Feast for the Son

By Fr. Jack Peterson, YA

Blessed Fulton Sheen saw communism’s evil

By Douglas Harden

National

Bishops’ November meeting to focus on AI, immigration, evangelization

10/22/26

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NFL legend Mike Ditka, Catholic coach, dies at 86

10/13/26

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Mental Health Sunday 2026

10/10/26

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FOCUS names Jonathan Reyes as new CEO

10/7/26

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Archbishop Fulton Sheen declared ‘blessed’

9/24/26

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Global

Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment after lung cancer surgery, Vatican says

By Antonio Tarallo

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV requires no further treatment following his Oct. 13 surgery, the Vatican Press Office said in a statement Oct. 21.

10/22/26

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An oncologist explains pulmonary adenocarcinoma, Pope Leo XIV’s condition

EWTN News

Dr. Luis Ráez, a prominent oncologist, explained in an interview with EWTN News what pulmonary adenocarcinoma is and what factors will determine the Holy Father’s next medical steps.

10/14/26

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Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, Vatican says

By Marco Mancini

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican announced Oct. 13.

10/13/26

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Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery

Vatican News

Pope Leo XIV’s surgery to remove a “small, localized nodule” from his lung Oct. 13 was successful and he has returned to his room at the Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office.

10/13/26

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Arts

Movies

‘Sense and Sensibility’ is a fresh film adaptation of the timeless novel

By Zoey Maraist

The beloved story, which follows the Dashwood sisters as they make new life for themselves in the wake of their father’s death, has had numerous television and movie adaptations over the years.

10/16/26

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Theater

Springfield actress performs in ‘Prince Caspian’ at the Bible museum

By Ann Pierson

“Prince Caspian” has returned to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, and some members of the Arlington Diocese may recognize one of the stars.

10/14/26

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Books

Catholic U alum visits 94 basilicas, including Alexandria’s, for a new book

By Ann Pierson

Four years. Ninety-four basilicas. Thirty-five states. After visiting each basilica in the United States, Grady Connolly, founder of Social Thomist and an alumnus of The Catholic University of America in Washington, invites others to do the same with his new book, “Basilicas.”

10/14/26

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