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On Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical ‘Magnifica Humanitas’

By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

The title of the encyclical, “Magnificent Humanity,” in English, points to the immeasurable dignity of the human person as created in the image and likeness of God.

6/12/26

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On Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical ‘Magnifica Humanitas’

By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

The title of the encyclical, “Magnificent Humanity,” in English, points to the immeasurable dignity of the human person as created in the image and likeness of God.

6/12/26

Reading Time 3 min

Local

Fredericksburg dad’s book redefines parental love

By Ashleigh Kassock

Andrew Bodoh was attending a talk for parents with special needs children when the speaker commented that if the parents still felt suffering, they were not praying enough.

6/12/26

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Fredericksburg dad’s book redefines parental love

By Ashleigh Kassock

Andrew Bodoh was attending a talk for parents with special needs children when the speaker commented that if the parents still felt suffering, they were not praying enough.

6/12/26

Reading Time 2 min

Schools

‘Radium Girls’ wins 11 Glamies

Catholic Herald Staff Report

St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly won 11 theater awards for the play “Radium Girls,” including Outstanding Play, at the 2026 Blue Ridge Glamies Awards Gala, held at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas May 27.

6/12/26

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‘Radium Girls’ wins 11 Glamies

Catholic Herald Staff Report

6/12/26

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Schools

Priests United take on PVI Varsity Boys Soccer

The PVI Varsity Boys Soccer team faced off against the Priests United Soccer team May 26 at St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly.

6/12/26

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Priests United take on PVI Varsity Boys Soccer

The PVI Varsity Boys Soccer team faced off against the Priests United Soccer team May 26 at St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly.

6/12/26

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Local

Clergy appointments

Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointments:

6/12/26

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Former Our Lady of Good Counsel parishioner returns as priest

Special to the Catholic Herald

A homecoming like this is rare: an alumnus returning to celebrate Mass at the school where his own journey began.

6/12/26

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Jubilarian sister celebrates 75 years of consecrated life

For the Catholic Herald

This year, Sister Vivian Mary Mastromatteo will celebrate 75 years of consecrated life. A member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Sister Vivian made her initial profession of vows Feb. 2, 1951.

6/11/26

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Columns

On your honor

By Christina Capecchi

Pondering the last summer

By Elizabeth Foss

Sacred Heart of Jesus

By Msgr. Charles M. Mangan

Corpus Christi

By Fr. Joseph M. Rampino

National

U.S. bishops approve revised version of Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

6/12/26

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U.S. bishops consecrate nation to Sacred Heart of Jesus

6/12/26

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Papal nuncio urges US bishops to deepen communion

6/11/26

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Archbishop Coakley offers first presidential address to U.S. bishops

6/11/26

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More than 1,000 people process with Jesus Christ in the Eucharist through Washington

6/8/26

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Global

Pope tells Catholics to pray for those who ‘have lost their lives at sea’ in Canary Islands visit

By Victoria Cardiel

On the first day of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria June 11 — the final stage of his trip to Spain before traveling to Tenerife and returning to Rome June 12 — several deeply moving scenes unfolded.

6/12/26

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How does Pope Leo pray?

By Diego López Marina

Pope Leo XIV goes through his day centered on prayer, silence and seeking God amid his responsibilities at the helm of the Church, said his personal secretary, Peruvian priest Father Edgard Rimaycuna, in a recent interview released by the Order of St. Augustine.

6/11/26

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Pope Leo XIV addresses difficult questions about selfishness, suicide and forgiveness

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

In Barcelona June 9, Pope Leo XIV addressed the concerns of three young people who shared their personal struggles in a powerful dialogue marked by sincerity, pain and hope.

6/10/26

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Gaza in need of ‘miracles,’ papal agency says

By Tessa Gervasini

“With nothing to do, nowhere to go, no schooling, no commerce,” Gaza is “a very still quiet and dark place,” said Michael La Civita, director of communications at the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA).

6/5/26

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Arts

Theater

Summer theater and camps

Catholic Herald Staff Report

Theater camps and beloved musicals take center stage this summer, bringing audiences together for productions of “Hello Dolly!” and “Fiddler on the Roof” as well as a chance for kids to attend Drama Bootcamp.

6/11/26

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Art

Matisse’s ‘Stations of the Cross’ comes to Baltimore

Special to the Catholic Herald

Imagine a famous modern artist who never created art on any Christian theme in his long career. Add to that, the artist does not create paintings that tell stories and avoids any theme that evokes violence.

6/11/26

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Movies

‘Pressure’ is a WWII drama well worth weathering

By Zoey Maraist

Originally a play by David Haig, “Pressure” tells the story of the meteorological team who forecasted whether the weather would spell success or failure for the thousands of soldiers set to attack on D-Day

5/29/26

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