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WASHINGTON — A case before the Supreme Court Nov. 9 argues that death-row chaplains should have the final word.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis and U.S. President Joe Biden had an unusually long meeting at the Vatican Oct. 29, talking about the climate crisis and poverty, among other issues.
VATICAN CITY — With the COVID-19 pandemic still underway and with restrictions on gatherings still in place in some countries, the Vatican has again extended the period of time when people can earn a plenary indulgence for visiting a cemetery and praying for the souls of the faithful in purgatory.
Virginia public schools, most notably in Loudoun County, generated national headlines for enacting controversial new policies embracing gender ideology for the current academic year. In response, concerned Catholics around the diocese recently organized educational conferences to inform and evangelize the faithful.
VATICAN CITY — One of the most important "servants of life in the world" was the late French geneticist, Jérôme Lejeune, who dedicated his "scientific genius" to serving children with Down syndrome and their families, said the woman officially promoting his sainthood cause.
VATICAN CITY — During his weekly general audience Oct. 27 Pope Francis continued his series of talks on St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians, focusing on the fruits of the Spirit which the apostle said were "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control."
HOUSTON — There might be angels in the outfield, but in the Space City, the Houston Astros have Dominicans in the stands.
VATICAN CITY — People should pray with genuine and courageous faith, revealing their whole heart to God, confident he listens with care and mercy, Pope Francis said.
More than 750 high school students and adult youth ministers from 44 parishes gathered Oct. 24 at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington for RALLY 2021, a day of prayer, fellowship, inspiration, heartfelt sharing and listening — and of course pizza.
During its 75th anniversary year, Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Arlington opened a prayer garden honoring its late former pastor.
