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By Francesca Pollio Fenton
On Nov. 1 the hit Christian series “The Chosen” released the trailer to its upcoming Christmas special, one that will be shown exclusively in theaters Dec. 12–17. “Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night” weaves “The Messengers,” a Christmas special depicting the story of Jesus’ birth, and “The Shepherd,” the pilot episode of “The Chosen,” into […]
National
By Tyler Arnold
The United States Catholic bishops have endorsed a Senate plan to prohibit abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy at the federal level, calling it a “positive step toward protecting the right to life of preborn children.” The legislation, called the “Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act,” would set a federal minimum protection for […]
Global
By Andrés Henríquez
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, has published an open letter asking for donations to be able to care for people suffering in a society “scarred by hatred.” In the letter, the cardinal explained that it is “charity and prayer” that have animated the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem “in times of extreme hardship,” and […]
Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY — As the wars, violence and deaths continue in Ukraine and in the Holy Land, Pope Francis again urged people to pray for peace. “Let us think about and pray for populations suffering from war,” he said Nov. 8 at the end of his weekly general audience. “Do not forget the tormented Ukraine […]
Local
By Special To The Catholic Herald
The Fr. Augustus Tolton and Mother Lange Black Catholic Service Award was awarded to Carleton “CC” Jenkins, a parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Peace in Arlington, Nov. 4. The award, presented by the diocesan Office of Multicultural Ministries’ Black Catholic Ministry, honors a lay person who has supported the Black Catholic community in the […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — In a celebration of life, peace, joy and harmony, thousands of children representing young people on every continent greeted Pope Francis during an afternoon event in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall. Children from different parts of the world, such as the Amazon and favelas of Brazil, sang on stage, and Italian pop […]
Schools
By Francesca Pollio Fenton
A program found in all four high schools in the Diocese of Arlington is making an impact on students with disabilities. The Options Program is a special education program for students diagnosed with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Its goal is to provide an individualized and inclusive, student-centered Catholic education in small classes to help students […]
Global
By Matthew Santucci
Pope Francis opened two new laundromats for the homeless in the northern Italian city of Turin Nov. 2. The new facilities are part of an initiative launched in collaboration with the international consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble and the consumer electronics company Haier Europe, with the assistance of the Community of Sant’Egidio and Apostolic […]
Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY — The wars being fought in Gaza, Ukraine and other parts of the world are destroying the future of the children who live in those nations, Pope Francis said. Speaking about the conflict in Palestine and Israel after praying the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square Nov. 5, the pope asked the world to […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Christians and Jews are called to bear witness to God’s word through dialogue and “to his peace with our actions,” Pope Francis said in a message to the Conference of European Rabbis. The pope welcomed the delegation to the library of the Apostolic Palace Nov. 6 but told them he wasn’t feeling […]
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