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Pope Francis
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — Christians are called to follow Mary’s example by responding to God’s love with action, reaching out to others instead of withdrawing from the world, Pope Francis said. Reflecting on Mary’s visit to her pregnant cousin Elizabeth after learning that she will bring the Messiah into the world, he said that “this young […]
Pope Francis
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — The church must welcome young people and embrace their desires and doubts to bring them closer to Jesus and ultimately open them up to receiving God’s call, Pope Francis said. “God still calls young people even today, sometimes in ways we can’t imagine,” the pope said in a video message to present […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Wrapping up a Vatican summit on the rights of children, Pope Francis announced he was going to publish a papal document dedicated to children.
Local
By Jim Hale
Rallying from last place to first, St. Joseph the Just School for Boys won the inaugural St. John the Baptist Theology Bowl at Chelsea Academy in Front Royal Feb. 1. The competition featured teams from five Front Royal schools, including Chelsea Academy, John Paul the Great Montessori Academy, Padre Pio Academy, St. Edith Stein School […]
National
By Daniel Payne
Catholics in Kansas last week drove a truckload of supplies more than 1,600 miles to Los Angeles to bring some relief to the faithful there who have been devastated by recent wildfires.
Pope Francis
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — The presentation of Jesus in the temple of Jerusalem shows that God's closeness to humanity is not confined to a place of worship but is manifested in his living among people, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Forgiving others is never easy, and it is even more difficult in a situation of war, but it is essential, Pope Francis told Ukrainian young adults.
Local
By Anna Donofrio
Nine men were installed as lectors at a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge at St. Thomas More Cathedral in Arlington Feb. 1. The nine men are candidates to the permanent diaconate: Matthew Chapman, Andres Colón, Michael Evans, R. J. Levin, Arturo Matus, Geoffrey McGarrigle, Kelly McKeague, Victor Mendez and Christopher O’Connor. Candidate […]
Bishop Burbidge
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As the United States government revises its immigration policies, and after prayerful discernment and consultation, I offer pastoral encouragement to President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, congressional leaders, elected officials, and all Catholics and people of goodwill to consider the common good of our country with the light […]
Giving light