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Pope Leo XIV
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — The ongoing presence of the risen Christ fills life with meaning and proves that the human yearning for eternity is not only justified but is within reach, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Leo XIV
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics to join him in praying for those who struggle with suicidal thoughts, and for all people "who live in darkness and despair."
Local
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrated a Mass in Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed at Fairfax Memorial Park in Fairfax Nov. 3.
Parishes
By Anna Donofrio
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrated a Mass for All Souls’ Day at St. John the Apostle Church in Leesburg Nov. 2, after which he blessed the adjacent parish cemetery.
Local
Bishop Emeritus Paul S. Loverde was the guest of honor at the 15th annual Mass and dinner benefiting the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America in Washington Nov. 1.
Pope Leo XIV
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — The lives of St. John Henry Newman and of all the saints teach Christians that "it is possible to live passionately amidst the complexity of the present without neglecting the apostolic mandate to 'shine like stars in the world,' " Pope Leo XIV said.
Local
The Sept. 13 bike ride along the George Washington Parkway in Alexandria offered ride options of 6, 20 or 30 miles and doubled the $10,000 that was raised in 2024.
Pope Leo XIV
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — A human connection of love and care between a teacher and student is a key part of the educational process, Pope Leo XIV said, and one that is even more important at a time when so many students experience fragility.
Books
By Kate Quiñones
When a religious sister felt inspired to write a Catholic vampire trilogy, she knew the inspiration came from Jesus — but she did not know if the other sisters would think she was “crazy.”
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