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Pope Francis
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — Months after throwing verbal jabs at Pope Francis along the campaign train, Argentine President Javier Milei brought smiles and cookies to the Vatican for his highly anticipated meeting with the pope Feb. 12. The 60 minutes they spent speaking privately was significantly longer than usual for a meeting between the pope and […]
Local
By Jim Hale
The first thing to know about Pat Senia is that her life is centered on the Mass. The 75-year-old retiree drives to Mass every weekday morning at 6:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church in Alexandria before beginning her nine-hour volunteer shift at Mother of Light Center. That’s where she helps some of the poorest residents […]
Local
By Jim Hale
Sister Miriam James Heidland is just getting warmed up with her talk and already the kindergarten through third graders at Sacred Heart Academy in Winchester are captivated. The spotlight has always been comfortable for the 6-foot-1-inch Sister Miriam, who starred as a division one volleyball player at the University of Nevada-Reno 1994-98 while pursuing a […]
Columnists
By Fr. Richard A. Miserendino
GOSPEL COMMENTARY Feb. 11 Mk 1:40-45 Recently while watching an old TV show, I heard one of the “smart” characters quip that he “could never believe in a God that takes attendance on Sundays.” He was echoing a popular belief that we’ve all heard: Why would a good and loving God really care about obedience […]
National
By Francesca Pollio Fenton
The Catholic prayer app Hallow announced that its first-ever Super Bowl commercial will air during the big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Feb. 11. “Our goal at Hallow is to try to help as many people as possible, especially those who have most fallen away, to pray and […]
National
By Peter Pinedo
Speakers at this year’s National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington highlighted the joy and sacrifice of the Christian life, with keynote speaker Bishop William Byrne calling the faithful to deeper participation in the sacraments and imitation of the Blessed Mother in living a life of “ecstatic praise.” The breakfast, which took place Feb. 8, has […]
Local
By Peter Pinedo
The bishops of Virginia condemned a bill advancing in the state legislature that could legalize assisted suicide, warning that it “makes the most vulnerable even more vulnerable” and puts them at risk of “deadly harm.” The statement, from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge and Richmond Bishop Barry Knestout, called Virginia’s “Death with Dignity” bill being considered […]
Books
By Ashleigh Kassock
Families across the diocese and beyond are finding heaven in their beautifully messy homes thanks to the Trinity House Community program, created by husband and wife Soren and Ever Johnson. According to their website, the program, also known as Heaven in Your Home, seeks to inspire families to make their home, “a taste of heaven,” […]
Local
By Zoey Maraist
It was five minutes before the wedding when the groom realized he left his bride’s bouquet at home. “His eyes just got really big, a deer-in-the-headlights look,” said Barbara Schwartz, a wedding coordinator at St. Leo the Great Church in Fairfax. But Schwartz and the other volunteer began to devise a plan. “Don’t worry, it’s […]
