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By Mary Beth Bonacci
For the past several months, I’ve been writing about the themes in St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body.” We have reached the point where St. John Paul II unpacks perhaps the most interesting verse in the entire creation account: And the man and his wife were naked and not ashamed. (Gn 2:25)
Schools
By Samantha Stewart
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects breathing, digestion and other organ systems. In 1975, Brenda O’Donnell, a beloved student at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington, succumbed to CF.
Pope Francis
By Madalaine Elhabbal
The day after Pope Francis’ death April 21, the Vatican released a previously unpublished text containing the late pontiff’s reflections on aging and death.
Columns
By Lucia A. Silecchia
In every community of faith — as in any other society or family — there are always those who take on roles of enormous yet underappreciated significance. In our parishes, the people who run parish offices as office managers and parish secretaries are some of those people. To all of you, thank you.
Global
By Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY — On the eve of the conclave that will decide the next pontiff, the ring and lead seal of the late Pope Francis were destroyed in the presence of members of the College of Cardinals in the Vatican's New Synod Hall.
Global
VATICAN CITY — With less than 48 hours until the beginning of the conclave, the cardinals who will enter the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope discussed war, the need for dialogue and the role of the pope in fostering it.
Pope Francis
By Hannah Brockhaus
An expected 133 cardinal electors will enter the Sistine Chapel May 7 to elect the new Roman pontiff, the successor to Pope Francis, who shied away from giving red hats to the traditional archdioceses but opted to give the honor to far-flung places, many of which had never had a cardinal before.
Global
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — As members of the College of Cardinals met May 5, all 133 cardinals who plan to enter the conclave to elect a new pope had arrived in Rome, the Vatican press office said.
Pope Francis
By Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY — On the final day of official mourning for the death of Pope Francis, the late pontiff was remembered as someone who was determined to live out the mission entrusted to him and serve others, even when his health deteriorated.
Bishop's Columns
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
Reflecting on the witness of the Holy Father as the conclave prepares to elect his successor.
