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Pope Francis
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will open a Lenten prayer and penance initiative at a Rome parish March 17 rather than in St. Peter’s Basilica as in past years. The initiative, “24 Hours for the Lord,” was begun by the pope in 2014, and invites Catholic parishes worldwide to remain open for adoration and confession […]
Global
By Joe Bukuras
Who would win a rap battle between a Dominican and a Jesuit? Let’s see: “We’re the ones who educated the world’s best, From Georgetown to Harvard, we’re the top notch, blessed, Our scholars and theologians, they’re second to none, Our mission, to serve others, with a passion that can’t be undone,” the Jesuit says. The […]
Pope Francis
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — The light and beauty of Christ is an invitation to recognize God’s love in life’s ordinary moments, Pope Francis said. Speaking to some 25,000 visitors gathered to pray the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square March 5, the pope reflected on the day’s Gospel reading from St. Matthew of Jesus’ Transfiguration, in which […]
Global
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — Women play an increasingly “decisive” role in Vatican diplomacy and promoting peace worldwide, said the undersecretary in the Vatican’s foreign ministry office. In an interview published March 3 by L’Osservatore Romano, the Vatican newspaper, Francesca Di Giovanni reflected on her tenure as the first woman named to a managerial position in the […]
Global
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — The Second Vatican Council was a “prophetic initiative” to compensate for the church’s refusal to engage with society, said the preacher of the papal household. In the first Lenten reflection for the Roman Curia delivered by Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa March 3, the Capuchin friar said that Vatican II showed the church how […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — It is not enough to ask people who have suffered abuse for their forgiveness, Pope Francis said. They also must be offered “concrete actions to repair the horrors they have suffered and to prevent them from happening again” as well as the truth, transparency, safe spaces, psychological support and protection, the pope […]
Pope Francis
By Hannah Brockhaus
Pope Francis has cut housing perks for Vatican managers and cardinals in order to save the church money. Reuters and Vatican News reported March 1 that cardinals and other high-level positions at the Vatican will no longer be able to live in Vatican-connected apartments for free or at special prices. The Vatican owns an extensive […]
Arts
By Nora Hamerman
A new work of sacred art was blessed at Alexandria’s historic St. Mary’s Basilica last month. Destined for the parish youth center, the colorful oil painting on a wood panel by Marzia Ransom brings six holy people to life vividly. The Florida-based artist came to St. Mary’s Lyceum Feb. 21 to describe the process by […]
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Fifteen students ranging from kindergarten to fourth grade were honored in Fairfax last month as winners of the Ancient Order of Hibernians’ 2023 St. Patrick Coloring Contest. Grand prize winner Carter Lyon, a fourth-grade student at St. Patrick School in Fredericksburg, received a $50 cash award. All winners were given a T-shirt, their entry picture […]
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