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Pope Leo XIV
By Angela Ambrogetti
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said that contemplation is not reserved for saints, monks or hermits, but is a necessary part of Christian life that helps make believers credible witnesses to the Gospel.
Columns
By Fr. Jack Peterson
June 21 — MT 10:26-33
I take great solace in the fact that Jesus frequently exhorts his disciples with the words, “Do not be afraid.”
Parishes
By Kevin C. Thomas
Holy Trinity Church in Gainesville began in 2001 with a few hundred parishioners acting as nomads, participating in Mass and celebrating the sacraments at various locations; a monastery, different schools, or nearby churches.
Columns
By Lucia A. Silecchia
As July 4th rapidly approaches, the 2026 celebrations take on a special significance as they mark the nation’s “semiquincentennial” year: a quarter of a millennium since the Declaration of Independence declared that “these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent.”
Local
By JULIA DeJAK
The 2026 World Cup commenced across North America this month, with national soccer teams arriving in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Croatian team, or the “Vatereni,” chose Alexandria as its home base.
Columns
By Andrea M. Picciotti-Bayer
Last summer at our parish Corpus Christi picnic, I spotted my 11-year-old daughter sitting on the grass, entertaining toddlers who belonged to a young couple we barely knew.
Pope Leo XIV
By Victoria Cardiel
Pope Leo XIV dedicated his general audience June 17 to reflecting on his apostolic journey to Spain the previous week, during which he visited Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands.
National
By Tessa Gervasini
Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance discussed their family’s Mass attendance practices ahead of the release of Vance’s memoir, “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith,” which is available June 16.
Local
By Anna Donofrio
The Fourth of July came early for parishioners of the Arlington diocese. Some 3,500 Catholics and their families celebrated the nation’s 250th anniversary at the annual Diocesan Festival at the Clarke County Fairgrounds in Berryville June 13.
