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Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Every Christian, but especially seminarians, should set aside their screens regularly and spend time with a book of literature or poetry, Pope Francis said.
National
By Francesca Pollio Fenton
Will Heller, a 21-year-old from Toledo, Ohio, is a two-time Junior National Medalist and All American, a state record holder in Ohio and Michigan, and the 2023 University National Champion in the 102 kilogram class in weightlifting. However, the weightlifting phenom now has his sights on a more soul-intensive goal — becoming a Catholic priest.
Global
By Kristina Millare
The Dicastery for Evangelization issued a note Aug. 1 reaffirming that the Holy Doors of the 2025 Jubilee of Hope in Rome will be located at the four papal basilicas as well as at a prison.
Global
VATICAN CITY — More than a week after the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, the Vatican joined people who complained that a segment of the show featuring drag performers offended Christians.
Local
By Nora Miller
Grabbing a cup of coffee on the way to work might seem like a nominal expense. But after taking a closer look, one emergency assistance client with diocesan Catholic Charities realized her daily caffeine boost added up to most of her monthly disposable income.
Global
By Gigi Duncan
Rayssa Leal, a 16-year-old Brazilian skateboarder competing in the Paris Olympics, used sign language to quote Scripture before winning the bronze medal in the competition.
Global
Local
By Tom Quaadman
In early July, I was among 37 people from the Arlington diocese who traveled with Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on a pilgrimage to England.
Global
By Gigi Duncan
In an effort to minister to Olympic athletes, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students has sent four Varsity Catholic missionaries to Paris as a means of spiritual outreach and support for participants of the ongoing games.
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis visited an amusement park an hour outside of Rome to greet workers, their families and the two nuns providing pastoral care there.



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