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By Lucia A. Silecchia
Pope Leo XIV recently released the first extensive document of his papacy, “Dilexi Te,” an apostolic exhortation on love for the poor.
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By Elizabeth Foss
We talk a lot these days about “peace” — inner peace, world peace, peace of mind. But if you look around, peace seems rarer than ever. We are restless, anxious, and divided, even as we chase every new method of mindfulness and self-optimization. Maybe the real secret is simpler — and older — than we think.
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By Jay DeVylder and Grace McCabe
Rehearsals are underway for Bishop O’Connell High School’s fall production of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” Since mid-September, the cast has met diligently after school every day to bring C.S. Lewis’ novel to life.
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By Ashleigh Kassock
Musical notes mixed with sunlight pouring through two large windows in Kiersten Kanaster’s home office in Fredericksburg. From her computer in the center of the room, she directed an unlikely group of 10 online singers as they sang and remembered the “21st night of September.”
Pope Leo XIV
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV welcomed Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the Vatican for a unique visit combining ceremonial flourishes and a historic moment of prayer in the Sistine Chapel.
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"I’m looking forward to going to the NCYC for a chance to step away from everyday life and reflect on my relationship with God and to be inspired by others who share the same faith," said Camila Soruco Franco, a sophomore at Bishop O'Connell. "I know it’s going to be an unforgettable experience filled with worship and joy."
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Proposed curriculum pathways under consideration for boys and girls include agriculture, construction trades, health science, hospitality and tourism, and logistics and transportation. With a commitment to integrating Catholic identity, the school could serve as a beacon of faith-driven, career-readiness education.
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By Guadalupe Williamson
The Catholic Church teaches that every person has inherent dignity and is called to meaningful participation in society.
Pope Leo XIV
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — The joy of Christ's Resurrection can repair the widespread sadness and malaise in today's world, Pope Leo XIV said.
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