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By Tyler Arnold
The U.S. Senate began confirming military appointments one by one Sept. 20 to bypass a pro-life blockade led by Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, which has been holding up the usually routine process since February. Military promotions and appointments to fill vacancies are normally approved in large blocks through the unanimous consent of the Senate, but […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
MARSEILLE, France — The world and the Catholic Church today need to take a leap forward “in faith, charity and hope,” Pope Francis said in his homily at a late afternoon Mass in Marseille’s open-air stadium. “We need to rekindle our passion and enthusiasm, to reawaken our desire to commit ourselves to fraternity. We need […]
Global
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — Four months after soliciting public input on the development of safeguarding guidelines, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors said it had reviewed 300 responses and 700 suggestions that “largely confirmed the approach adopted” for establishing rules and procedures to handle abuse in the Catholic Church. The commission, which held its […]
Local
A Mass for permanent deacons and their wives was celebrated by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge at St. James Church in Falls Church Sept. 16. Following Mass, there was a lunch in Monsignor Heller Hall.
Local
Katherine May of Winchester completed the next step of her monastic journey with the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia by becoming a novice Sept. 2. She entered the Benedictine Sisters community in Bristow Jan. 15. During the ceremony, she was presented with a copy of the ancient Rule of St. Benedict and was given the name […]
Books
The Catholic Herald interviewed a Catholic author on his new book on apostleship. Book: “Put out into the Deep: Become the Apostle You are Called to Be.” (Scepter Publishers Inc., 2023). Author: Stephen Gabriel, St. James Church in Falls Church Synopsis: Advice on how the faithful can be modern apostles in everyday life, drawing from […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
MARSEILLE, France — Pope Francis arrived in the ancient port city of Marseille Sept. 22 for a two-day visit that was to focus on the plight of migrants and other opportunities and threats facing the Mediterranean Sea and the nations along its shores. Riding in a wheelchair, he was greeted by French Prime Minister Élisabeth […]
Global
By Agnes Aineah
At least 11 people were killed Sept. 15 after members of the Islamic State attacked a village in Mozambique and opened fire on Christians after hand-picking them from Muslims, the Catholic pontifical and charity foundation Aid to the Church in Need International reported. In a Sept. 18 report, ACN indicated that the terrorists arrived in the village […]
Bishop Burbidge
Domestic violence is a crime that often takes place behind closed doors, at times by the people we least expect. Yet, we must acknowledge the reality that in the United States, 20 people — both women and men — are physically abused by an intimate partner every minute. That is 10 million people every year. Being a […]
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