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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV says evil crumbles when the Gospel is lived out

By Antonio Tarallo

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said June 14 that when the Gospel is proclaimed and lived out, evil gives way before the power of the risen Christ.

6/15/26

Reading Time 3 min

Pope Leo XIV says evil crumbles when the Gospel is lived out

By Antonio Tarallo

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said June 14 that when the Gospel is proclaimed and lived out, evil gives way before the power of the risen Christ.

6/15/26

Reading Time 3 min

Local

At 83, Jack Lane keeps St. Ann’s chorale singing for others

By JULIA DeJAK

Jack helps bring that same musical nostalgia to seniors in the Arlington community in his role as producer of the St. Ann’s Chorale.

6/15/26

Reading Time 2 min

At 83, Jack Lane keeps St. Ann’s chorale singing for others

By JULIA DeJAK

Jack helps bring that same musical nostalgia to seniors in the Arlington community in his role as producer of the St. Ann’s Chorale.

6/15/26

Reading Time 2 min

Columnists

Why not you?

By Fr. Rich Miserendino

One sympathizes with Jesus in our Gospel today, looking out upon the crowds of the world and seeing them troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. All it takes is a glance at the morning or evening news to realize that our world still needs Christ and his appointed shepherds, perhaps now more than ever.

6/13/26

Reading Time 4 min

Why not you?

By Fr. Rich Miserendino

6/13/26

Reading Time 4 min

Bishop's Columns

On Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical ‘Magnifica Humanitas’

By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

The title of the encyclical, “Magnificent Humanity,” in English, points to the immeasurable dignity of the human person as created in the image and likeness of God.

6/12/26

Reading Time 3 min

On Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical ‘Magnifica Humanitas’

By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

The title of the encyclical, “Magnificent Humanity,” in English, points to the immeasurable dignity of the human person as created in the image and likeness of God.

6/12/26

Reading Time 3 min

Local

Fredericksburg dad’s book redefines parental love

By Ashleigh Kassock

Andrew Bodoh was attending a talk for parents with special needs children when the speaker commented that if the parents still felt suffering, they were not praying enough.

6/12/26

Reading Time 2 min

Fredericksburg dad’s book redefines parental love

By Ashleigh Kassock

Andrew Bodoh was attending a talk for parents with special needs children when the speaker commented that if the parents still felt suffering, they were not praying enough.

6/12/26

Reading Time 2 min

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

Reading Time 1 min

‘Radium Girls’ wins 11 Glamies

Catholic Herald Staff Report

6/12/26

Reading Time 1 min

Local

At 83, Jack Lane keeps St. Ann’s chorale singing for others

By JULIA DeJAK

Jack helps bring that same musical nostalgia to seniors in the Arlington community in his role as producer of the St. Ann’s Chorale.

6/15/26

Reading Time 2 min

Fredericksburg dad’s book redefines parental love

By Ashleigh Kassock

Andrew Bodoh was attending a talk for parents with special needs children when the speaker commented that if the parents still felt suffering, they were not praying enough.

6/12/26

Reading Time 2 min

‘Radium Girls’ wins 11 Glamies

Catholic Herald Staff Report

6/12/26

Reading Time 1 min

Columns

Why not you?

By Fr. Richard Miserendino

On your honor

By Christina Capecchi

Pondering the last summer

By Elizabeth Foss

Sacred Heart of Jesus

By Msgr. Charles M. Mangan

National

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

6/12/26

Reading Time 5 min

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

6/12/26

Reading Time 4 min

Papal nuncio urges US bishops to deepen communion

6/11/26

Reading Time 4 min

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

6/11/26

Reading Time 4 min

More than 1,000 people process with Jesus Christ in the Eucharist through Washington

6/8/26

Reading Time 3 min

Global

Pope Leo XIV says evil crumbles when the Gospel is lived out

By Antonio Tarallo

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said June 14 that when the Gospel is proclaimed and lived out, evil gives way before the power of the risen Christ.

6/15/26

Reading Time 3 min

Audiobook of Pope Leo’s encyclical ‘Magnifica humanitas’ now available

Vatican News

The English editorial team of Vatican Radio — Vatican News has prepared an audiobook of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical "Magnifica humanitas" divided into seven audio files.

6/12/26

Reading Time 1 min

Pope tells Catholics to pray for those who ‘have lost their lives at sea’ in Canary Islands visit

By Victoria Cardiel

On the first day of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria June 11 — the final stage of his trip to Spain before traveling to Tenerife and returning to Rome June 12 — several deeply moving scenes unfolded.

6/12/26

Reading Time 4 min

How does Pope Leo pray?

By Diego López Marina

Pope Leo XIV goes through his day centered on prayer, silence and seeking God amid his responsibilities at the helm of the Church, said his personal secretary, Peruvian priest Father Edgard Rimaycuna, in a recent interview released by the Order of St. Augustine.

6/11/26

Reading Time 2 min

Arts

Schools

‘Radium Girls’ wins 11 Glamies

Catholic Herald Staff Report

6/12/26

Reading Time 1 min

Theater

Summer theater and camps

Catholic Herald Staff Report

Theater camps and beloved musicals take center stage this summer, bringing audiences together for productions of “Hello Dolly!” and “Fiddler on the Roof” as well as a chance for kids to attend Drama Bootcamp.

6/11/26

Reading Time 2 min

Art

Matisse’s ‘Stations of the Cross’ comes to Baltimore

Special to the Catholic Herald

Imagine a famous modern artist who never created art on any Christian theme in his long career. Add to that, the artist does not create paintings that tell stories and avoids any theme that evokes violence.

6/11/26

Reading Time 3 min