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By Cindy Wooden
ROME — Catholic and Jewish institutions announced Sept. 7 the discovery of a previously unpublished list of several thousand people, mostly Jews, who were hidden in Catholic convents and monasteries in Rome during the Nazi occupation of the city. The documentation regarding 4,300 people — including 3,600 of whom are named — given refuge by […]
Global
By Madeleine Teahan
On the eve of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a leading advocate for the persecuted church said that awareness of religious persecution in the Western world is growing, thanks to the emergence of four new shrines dedicated to persecuted Christians in the last five years. In an email interview with CNA Sept. 7, […]
Local
By Anna Harvey
The term “indulgence” may be new for some Catholics or may even bring to mind certain historic abuses of indulgences. While such abuses were made by certain members of the church, the church has condemned them. Nevertheless, the church teaches that this historic practice of indulgences can purify the soul and strengthen the church. Learn […]
Arts
Local
By Anna Harvey
Over the past two decades, Marie Miller’s music has topped both Christian and contemporary music charts. The folk artist even performed for Pope Francis during his 2015 visit to the Festival of Families in Philadelphia. Now, the 34-year-old songwriter pivots her career toward an entirely Catholic audience. Miller has deep roots in the Arlington diocese. […]
Local
By Anna Harvey
Kirsten Obadal had struggled for years with a mental health condition but could not find a community of other Catholics facing similar challenges. One day in prayer, she felt called to start a support group of her own. She then founded Saint Labre Community, a Catholic support group that provides community and supportive prayer. With […]
Local
By Anna Harvey
Trevor Williams, pitcher for the Washington Nationals baseball team and a parishioner at St. John the Beloved Church in McLean, invited religious women around the diocese to a “Ladies Night” game at Nationals Park in Washington Aug. 31. The invitation to the Nationals versus Miami Marlins game included free tickets, complimentary refreshments and on-field access […]
Bishop's Columns
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
“There is an appointed time for everything,” the book of Ecclesiastes reminds us. Summer is drawing to a close and fall is nearly upon us. For those returning to school, the time has come to trade beach towels and lounge chairs for textbooks and tablets. The first days of the new academic year are at […]
Movies
By Francesca Pollio Fenton
A new movie weaves together the lives of two women experiencing self-doubt, but, in the end, both women meet the challenge of their vocations despite their personal struggles. “Mother Teresa and Me” tells the story of Kavita, a young woman who finds herself with an unexpected pregnancy. Battling whether or not to get an abortion, […]
National
By Joe Burkas
Pat Sajak, the longtime host of the popular television game show “Wheel of Fortune,” will retire after the upcoming season. After more than 40 years in that role, Sajak is like a member of the family for the show’s millions of fans. A lesser-known fact about the Emmy winner is that he’s chairman of the […]
Columns
By Christian Bentley
In August 2020, when Bishop Michael F. Burbidge announced his intention to create the Advisory Council on Racism, I was encouraged by his clear and loving message that we are all God’s children. I was further convinced that he wanted to put in the work by his response to the listening sessions held that acknowledged […]
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6/18/26
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6/18/26
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