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More than 3.9 million pilgrims visited and attended papal events, liturgies or prayer services during the Holy Year of Mercy in 2016, the Vatican said.
New York's Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan will offer a reading from scripture at the upcoming presidential inauguration of Republican Donald Trump.
Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax has named Mike Grandizio head football coach.
I thought that turning the page to a new year would somehow be magical. It would make all things new. I had hope in the power of the calendar. Last Christmas, I settled into a romantic meditation on the Blessed Mother and the Baby and all the hope the Christmas story offered.
At a Mass commemorating the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington expressed thanks to God for his vocation, and he encouraged Catholics to open their hearts to hearing and responding to God's call in their lives.
Despite increased persecution and attacks against Christians, the faithful must strengthen their courage and joyful desire to follow Christ no matter the cost, Pope Francis said.
The song of the angels that heralded the birth of Christ urges men and women to seek peace in a world divided by war, terrorism and greed, Pope Francis said.
Students in the Global Studies Certificate Program at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington participate in a variety of seminars and discussion groups. Earlier this year, they hosted the U.S. Ambassador to Honduras, James D. Nealon.
Expressing his condolences to victims and their families, Pope Francis called for an end to terrorism following a string of deadly attacks in Berlin and Ankara.
The visits will provide an opportunity for diocesan Catholics to meet their new shepherd, who was installed at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More Dec. 6.


