A nearby hotel rooftop provides a wonderful view of the dome at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 5. ANN M. AUGHERTON
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge (right) and Bishop Emeritus Paul S. Loverde leave the tomb of St. Peter Dec. 2. PAUL HARING | CNS
Fr. Michael G. Taylor (left), pastor of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in South Riding, celebrates Mass Nov. 9 on the grounds of the future church. He is assisted by Deacon Peter A. Reyda. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD
Students from Saint Paul VI Catholic High School sing a cappella for the Mass for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed on Saturday at Fairfax Memorial Park Cemetery. MATT RIEDL | CATHOLIC HERALD