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Bishop Michael F. Burbidge encouraged Virginia Catholics to persevere in advocating for life at every stage during the annual Mass for Respect Life at St. Ambrose Church in Annandale Oct. 6. “Throughout October, Respect Life Month, we celebrate God as the source of all life,” said Bishop Burbidge. “We rejoice in knowing that he has […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis announced he would create 21 new cardinals Dec. 8, including a 99-year-old former nuncio and the 44-year-old Ukrainian bishop who heads his church's eparchy in Melbourne, Australia.
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
ROME — As fighting in the Middle East intensified and spread, Pope Francis turned to Mary, begging her to "intercede for our world in danger."
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Love is demanding, but it is also beautiful when a woman and a man love each other fully, "without half measures," Pope Francis said.
National
By Kate Quiñones
The U.S. bishops announced the second annual novena for mental health as part of a national campaign to promote mental health.
Local
By Jim Hale
In the final celebration of the Diocesan Golden Jubilee, more than 3,000 pilgrims from every parish and cultural community in the diocese made a pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Oct. 5. Many were awestruck to see the largest Catholic church in the U.S. filled beyond capacity. […]
Global
By Peter Pinedo
Capping off a very busy month of international travels, Pope Francis made a surprise announcement Sept. 29 to the thousands of attendees at the papal Mass at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels.
Local
By Jim Hale
Worshippers attending the Cathedral of St. Thomas More will no doubt be eager to proceed directly to the nave to see the beautiful renovations and important additions that have transformed the “mother church” of the diocese. But here’s some advice — immediately after entering the main doors, take a hard right and look for the […]
National
By Kate Quiñones
Several Catholics have banded together to create a support system for Catholics on the autism spectrum. Autistic Catholics, an online resource and support group, kicked off this week with the group’s first online meeting.
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