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By Peter Pinedo
The Vatican will dedicate a new statue of the patron saint of Korea, St. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, at St. Peter’s Basilica Sept. 16, the anniversary of Tae-gŏn’s beheading by the Korean Joseon Dynasty. Born in 1821, Tae-gŏn was the first native Korean priest and one of the country’s earliest martyrs. The statue of the Korean […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called for solidarity and concrete assistance for all those affected by a devastating earthquake in Morocco. As the official death toll from the quake neared 3,000, the pope prayed for the people of Morocco at the end of his weekly general audience Sept. 13. “We pray for Morocco; we pray […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Workers are human beings, not machines or “spare parts” to be used to drive production and profit at all costs, Pope Francis told members of an organization that advocates for and protects the rights of those seriously injured or disabled on the job. “Safety at work is like the air we breathe: […]
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More than 750 people of all ages — a record according to parish staff — gathered for the annual parish picnic at Holy Spirit Church in Annandale Sept. 10. Both parishioners and local neighbors enjoyed food, crafts and fellowship. Servers doled out 650 hamburgers, 550 hot dogs, 500 cotton candies, 365 shaved ices, 265 ice […]
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By Catholic Herald Staff Report
The annual Mass for Military and First Responders was celebrated at St. Leo the Great Church in Fairfax Sept. 10. Father Robert J. Rippy, judicial vicar, chancellor and Arlington County Police Chaplain since 2001, celebrated the Mass. Bishop Emeritus Paul S. Loverde presided. The Mass drew members of the military, first responders and public safety […]
Bishop Burbidge
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, our nation celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. This observance gives us the opportunity to reflect on the many gifts and blessings brought by our Hispanic brothers and sisters to the parishes, schools and neighborhoods of the Diocese of Arlington. We are most grateful for the countless ways they have enriched […]
Pope Francis
By Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY — After a severe storm set off flooding that breached dams in eastern Libya, leading to the deaths of thousands of people, Pope Francis sent his condolences and prayers. “His Holiness Pope Francis was deeply saddened to learn of the immense loss of life and destruction caused by the flooding in the eastern […]
Pope Francis
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — Rather than engage in petty gossip, which leads to scandal, Christians are called by Jesus to be direct yet loving in offering help to an errant friend, Pope Francis said. Fraternal correction is “one of the highest expressions of love, and also one of the most demanding,” the pope said before praying […]
Global
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Any limitations and rules regarding media access and communications during the upcoming Synod of Bishops are rooted in the “essence” of a synod and meant to help participants in their process of discernment, said the head of the synod’s communication committee. “The way in which we are going to share information about […]
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