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NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — A parish in a neighborhood that once had the highest concentration of COVID-19 cases in the country has found new joy in the discovery that a familiar painting over the transept doorway of its church is a 17th-century masterpiece.

Hundreds of parishioners and community members spread out across the parish grounds at a href="https://saintfrancisparish.org/" title="St. Francis de Sales Church">St. Francis de Sales Church/a> in Purcellville Sept. 18 for a picnic that pulled out all the stops to mark 100 years since it became a mission.  

VATICAN CITY — Visitors, tourists and employees who want to enter Vatican territory will be required beginning Oct. 1 to show proof of vaccination, recovery from the coronavirus or a negative COVID-19 test.

In an address at the University of Notre Dame Sept. 16, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas spoke about being personally grounded by his Catholic faith — which he said he "ran away from" when he was young and "crawled back" to 25 years later.

Many of us have seen tragic images and heard harrowing stories of violence, brutality, death and, recently, threats of starvation in Afghanistan, following the United States withdrawal. Each service man and woman, interpreter, translator, and others who worked alongside the United States military in various capacities should be proud of their selfless and brave efforts in Afghanistan.

VATICAN CITY — In God's view, human greatness is measured by how one serves or helps someone who cannot offer anything in exchange, Pope Francis said. 

VATICAN CITY — On paper, Pope Francis' apostolic visit to Hungary and Slovakia was pretty standard as papal trips go: outdoor Masses, meeting with dignitaries, visiting poor and marginalized populations and of course, answering questions from journalists aboard the papal flight. 

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,Each year from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, a national celebration to commemorate the profound influence of Hispanic Americans and the contributions made by their ancestors from Latin American countries. In a special way, we recognize those who have enriched our Catholic faith with their beautiful devotions and unique spirituality.