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South Sudan, a predominantly Christian county, gained its independence from the Muslim-majority north in 2011. But President Salva Kiir, a member of the Dinka ethnic group, and Vice President Riek Machar, a member of the Nuer, have clashed since the country’s inception. Some 300,000 people have died in the civil war and millions have been displaced.
"None of the above" is the fastest-growing religious identifier in the United States and now approximates the percentage of Catholics in the country.
As Catholic chaplain for the Nationals, Msgr. Rossetti, a research professor in pastoral studies, celebrates Mass for the players, coaches and staff on Sundays when they are home. He has two priests who work with him, Father Andrew Fisher, pastor of St. Ambrose Church in Annandale, and Father Quinn Conners, O.Carm., a part-time faculty member in the School of Theology and Religious Studies.
St. Lucy Project donated 2.5 tons of food to the ALIVE! Warehouse in Alexandria.
Businesses today may not house their employees in tar paper shacks, or pay them in pretend “company” currency. But the story of CF&I should serve as an examination of conscience for any person who employs another person. Do I see them as images of God in my care? Or are they simply means to my own ends — a way to accomplish my goals, without regard for their aspirations and their welfare?
Jesuit Father Federic Fornos was at the Vatican press office Oct. 15 to launch the latest effort to respond to what he said was Pope Francis' explicit request that the network help young people learn to pray and love the rosary.
A Mass for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, celebrated by Bishop Michael Burbidge, will be offered at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Rd., Fairfax, Nov. 2 at 11 a.m.
Bishop Felipe J. Estevez of St. Augustine made a surprise announcement during Mass Oct. 11 that the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has elevated the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche to national shrine status.
To be good Catholics and good Virginians, we must — with consciences well formed through prayer and the Church’s teachings — participate in these important decisions. As you prepare to vote, we offer these thoughts on weighing vital issues at stake.
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Gospel Commentary: The answer depends on you
The Gospel this Sunday tells the story of a poor, helpless widow who can find no justice from a powerful judge, no matter how tearfully she pleads.