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By Fr. Steven G. Oetjen
When Jesus came to John to be baptized, Matthew tells us, “John tried to prevent him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?’ ” John’s hesitance makes perfect sense.
National
By Daniel Payne
Michael Reagan, the adopted son of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and a longtime conservative activist who spoke publicly about his Catholic faith, died Jan. 4 at age 80.
Pope Leo XIV
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — The teachings of the Second Vatican Council are still "the guiding star" the Catholic Church is meant to follow, Pope Leo XIV said.
National
By Gigi Duncan
For thousands of college students, SEEK 2026 was more than a conference; it was a call to bring faith, courage, and joy back to their campuses and communities.
Local
“Father Ovidio labored with great zeal and enthusiasm for the good of all our people, especially for our Latino brothers and sisters,” said Bishop Emeritus Paul S. Loverde.
National
By Daniel Payne
Russell Shaw, a Catholic writer and journalist whose column often appeared in the Catholic Herald and whose prolific career spanned decades including years of work for the U.S. bishops, died Jan. 6 at the age of 90.
Pope Leo XIV
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — The powerful and violent cannot control, suppress or commodify God's grace, friendship and will to usher in a new dawn, Pope Leo XIV said.
Global
By Josephine Peterson
VATICAN CITY — An estimated 33 million visitors and pilgrims came to the Vatican to celebrate the Jubilee Year, exceeding early forecasts, officials said at a news conference at the Vatican Jan. 5.
Local
By Anna Donofrio
Some 376 days after Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, inaugurating the Holy Year 2025, parishioners of the Arlington diocese gathered with Bishop Michael F. Burbidge to usher out the Jubilee Year.
Pope Leo XIV
By Victoria Cardiel
Pope Leo XIV said Christian hope “is not based on optimistic forecasts or human calculations,” but on God’s decision to share humanity’s path so that no one is alone on life’s journey.
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