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Pope Leo XIV
By Diego López Marina
Pope Leo XIV goes through his day centered on prayer, silence and seeking God amid his responsibilities at the helm of the Church, said his personal secretary, Peruvian priest Father Edgard Rimaycuna, in a recent interview released by the Order of St. Augustine.
Art
Imagine a famous modern artist who never created art on any Christian theme in his long career. Add to that, the artist does not create paintings that tell stories and avoids any theme that evokes violence.
Local
By Anna Donofrio
The first weekend of every October, Catholics line up at their parishes with their furry, slimy and scaly friends for special pet blessings, honoring the Oct. 4 feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. But this year, festivities celebrating the 12th-century saint are a year-round affair.
Local
By Jim Hale
“First and foremost, on judgment day, God's not going to ask, ‘Did you throw a good festival?,’ ” said Dan, 48. “He's going to ask, ‘Were you there for your family?’
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Parishes
By Jim Hale
“It’s been hard throughout my life as a pastor, and now I realize that I’m not giving parishioners or my staff the time they really need,” he said. “Last summer and fall into the winter was a very, very tough time, and it was in December that I realized I really need to step away.”
Pope Leo XIV
By Nicolás de Cárdenas
In Barcelona June 9, Pope Leo XIV addressed the concerns of three young people who shared their personal struggles in a powerful dialogue marked by sincerity, pain and hope.
Parishes
By Ashleigh Kassock
Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” rose up to the rafters of a packed St. William of York Church the morning of June 7, signaling the start of Mass marking the 70th anniversary of the Stafford parish.
Parishes
By Brian Tumulty
Empty, clear plastic baby bottles have become an important tool in the pro-life fundraising effort. One of the primary users is A Best Choice Mobile Ultrasound & Pregnancy Resource Center, which operates a 25-foot RV as part of its mission to reach pregnant women wavering whether to have the baby.
Schools
Our Lady of Hope School in Sterling hosted its inaugural “Crusaders in Calculation” math tournament in early May. Students from across the diocese gathered for a morning full of problem-solving, teamwork and mathematical fun.
Schools
Sixth through eighth graders at Holy Family School in Dale City participated in a new initiative: student-led conferences.
