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By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Donations to the annual Peter’s Pence collection, which supports the work of the Roman Curia and funds the charitable activity of the pope, were down in 2022, but the amount of money the fund distributed increased significantly thanks to the proceeds of property sales, the Vatican said. Overall, “in 2022 Peter’s Pence […]
Pope Francis
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — Christians are called to be modern-day prophets who guide others to see the Holy Spirit at work in everyday life and not to be superstitious people who try to predict or control the future, Pope Francis said. “A Christian does not believe in superstitions like magic, cards, horoscopes or similar things,” he […]
Local
If it’s summer, it must be planting, weeding and harvesting time in the garden behind Catholic Charities Christ House in Alexandria. Volunteer coordinator Sister of Notre Dame de la Salette Aniliza Juan visited the garden recently to find cucumbers and tomatoes flourishing, while volunteers got to work harvesting herbs, bok choy and lettuces. The garden […]
Columns
By George P. Schwartz
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Columns
By Robert P. Mueller
Sponsored article “This Seminar was very informative and insightful. I especially enjoyed it because it was Catholic based, and my faith is important to me, and I want it to guide my decisions in these aspects of life.” The Office of Development at the Catholic Diocese of Arlington offers Catholic Estate and Personal Planning Seminars […]
Columnists
By Elizabeth Foss
As my family grows, I get fresh insight into how beautifully we are designed for life in community. My nine children stretch in age from 14 to 34 years old. When we’re all together for a summer vacation, each of us falls into certain roles according to our gifts. Need to navigate a new place? […]
Local
By Special To The Catholic Herald
Some 600 patients and family members gathered in Woodbridge at the Catholic Charities Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic June 24 for its first Patient Appreciation Day, an event designed to provide a little pampering to patients who might not otherwise receive it. They received free haircuts and spa treatments, participated in fun games and […]
National
By Joe Bukuras
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick is not competent to stand trial on criminal sexual abuse charges in Massachusetts, a mental health expert hired by the state said after examining the disgraced ex-prelate. The update in the case could lead to the dismissal of the first criminal charges against McCarrick, 92, following several accusations of sexual abuse […]
Art
By Nora Hamerman
The sculptor Antonio Canova (1757-1822) is a study in contrasts: a devout Catholic who admired (and was admired by) the American Founding Fathers, who weren’t Catholic. A sculptor who carved portraits of Napoleon Bonaparte and his family — but led the effort after 1815 to bring the masterpieces Napoleon had stolen back to Italy. An […]
National
By Peter Pinedo
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling Thursday in favor of a Christian postal worker who says he was targeted and disciplined by his employer for refusing to work on Sundays because of his religious beliefs. In its ruling in Groff v. DeJoy, written by Justice Samuel Alito, the court said federal law requires […]
