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By Zoey Maraist
A Christendom College professor explores U.S. Catholic history in ‘American Pilgrimage.’
Local
By Zoey Maraist
Victoria Chuah is a ballerina, a computer scientist and a Miss America hopeful.
Local
Local parishes across the Arlington diocese are expected to hold special collections during weekend Masses either Oct. 8-9 or Oct. 15-16 to support Hurricane Ian relief. Donations will support U.S. Catholic bishops’ efforts to alleviate short-term needs such as water, food, shelter and medical care, as well as longer-term recovery efforts. Checks should be made […]
Global
By Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY — A tourist who toppled two ancient Roman busts in the Vatican Museums has been handed over to Italian police, the Vatican said. The vandalism occurred Oct. 5 when the tourist, identified by several Italian media outlets as an American man, threw down two marble busts from their pedestals in the museums’ Chiaramonti […]
Local
Nearly 40 parishioners from St. William of York Church in Stafford braved the chill and rain Oct. 2 to stand and pray for life in unison with countless others around the country. Life Chain Sunday is an annual peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-lifers. Since 1987, pro-lifers have gathered nationwide on the first Sunday […]
Local
DIOCESAN STATEMENT Father Terry Specht, a retired priest in the Diocese of Arlington, was found not guilty in Fairfax County Circuit Court on October 5 of aggravated sexual battery of a minor. “Along with the parishioners of the Diocese of Arlington, I express my sincere gratitude to all involved in the legal process that brought this case to a resolution,” said Bishop Michael […]
Pope Francis
By Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY — To know oneself is a gift and a grace that allows Christians to properly discern between feelings and convictions, Pope Francis said. During his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square Oct. 5, the pope said that knowing oneself requires “patient soul-searching” and the awareness of one’s “way of acting, of the […]
Local
By Zoey Maraist
Abortion pills now account for more than half of all abortions, and pro-lifers are concerned.
Local
By Zoey Maraist
Parents will need to provide written permission if their child wants to go by a new name or pronoun in school, according to a newly proposed Virginia Department of Education policy.
National
By Catholic News Service
EMMITSBURG, Md. — Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services said Oct. 2 he is committed to serving those who go to sea by redoubling efforts to attract more chaplains and to protect Catholic organizations on military installations. He made the comments in his homily during the annual Pilgrimage for the […]
