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By Gigi Duncan
In his first address to the U.S. bishops since becoming apostolic nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia called for deeper communion within the church and presented Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate as a moment of renewal rooted in continuity with the vision of Pope Francis.
National
By Tessa Gervasini
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, offered his first remarks as president to his brother bishops June 10.
Schools
Bishop O’Connell High School alum Frank Fumich summited Mount Everest May 22. A member of the Class of 1986 and a current O’Connell parent, Fumich reached the summit around 4:30 a.m. and posed for photos with flags from his alma maters, O’Connell in Arlington and West Virginia University in Morgantown.
Columns
By Msgr. Charles M. Mangan
Hearing the good news that the Catholic bishops of the United States, acknowledging the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, consecrated our country to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, we can only rejoice that Christ allows us another opportunity to thank him, beg his continued assistance and give ourselves entirely to him.
Local
By Ashleigh Kassock
From prosecuting criminals in Texas courtrooms to strumming "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" in a historic Fredericksburg parish hall, Father John A. Ziegler’s priesthood journey has been anything but traditional.
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.”
