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Young adult pilgrims grow spiritually on 200-mile hike across northern Spain

Special to the Catholic Herald

Fourteen young adults joined diocesan staff to tackle one of Europe’s oldest and most demanding pilgrimage trails last month — the Camino Primitivo, or “Original Way,” of the Camino de Santiago. Spanning more than 200 miles from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela, their journey July 1-16 was not just a physical challenge, but a powerful […]

8/7/25

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Young adult pilgrims grow spiritually on 200-mile hike across northern Spain

Special to the Catholic Herald

8/7/25

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Movies

Mel Gibson’s two-part Resurrection film to be released Holy Week 2027

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Lionsgate has officially announced the release dates for Mel Gibson’s highly anticipated film “The Resurrection of the Christ.”

8/7/25

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Mel Gibson’s two-part Resurrection film to be released Holy Week 2027

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Lionsgate has officially announced the release dates for Mel Gibson’s highly anticipated film “The Resurrection of the Christ.”

8/7/25

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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV commends work of Knights of Columbus in message to Supreme Convention

By Tyler Arnold

Pope Leo XIV extolled the work of the Knights of Columbus in a prerecorded message for the Catholic fraternal organization’s 143rd Supreme Convention, which is being held in Washington, Aug. 5–7.

8/6/25

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Pope Leo XIV commends work of Knights of Columbus in message to Supreme Convention

By Tyler Arnold

Pope Leo XIV extolled the work of the Knights of Columbus in a prerecorded message for the Catholic fraternal organization’s 143rd Supreme Convention, which is being held in Washington, Aug. 5–7.

8/6/25

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Pope Leo XIV

New Gallup poll finds Pope Leo XIV ranks most favorable among 14 figures making headlines

By Tessa Gervasini

Results of a new Gallup poll reveal that Americans have a much more favorable view of Pope Leo XIV than a number of other prominent U.S. and global figures.

8/6/25

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New Gallup poll finds Pope Leo XIV ranks most favorable among 14 figures making headlines

By Tessa Gervasini

Results of a new Gallup poll reveal that Americans have a much more favorable view of Pope Leo XIV than a number of other prominent U.S. and global figures.

8/6/25

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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV, bishops commemorate 80th anniversary of atomic bombing of Japan

By Madalaine Elhabbal

In a message on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Pope Leo XIV is calling on the international community to renew its commitment to lasting peace and an end to nuclear weapons.

8/6/25

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Pope Leo XIV, bishops commemorate 80th anniversary of atomic bombing of Japan

By Madalaine Elhabbal

In a message on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Pope Leo XIV is calling on the international community to renew its commitment to lasting peace and an end to nuclear weapons.

8/6/25

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Pope Leo XIV

Prepare space in your hearts for God’s love to grow, pope urges

By Cindy Wooden

VATICAN CITY — While enjoying a summer break from school or work, Catholics should not neglect "the Lord's invitation to prepare our hearts by actively participating in the Eucharistic sacrifice and by doing generous acts of charity," Pope Leo XIV said.

8/6/25

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Prepare space in your hearts for God’s love to grow, pope urges

By Cindy Wooden

8/6/25

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Local

Lake Ridge Knights of Columbus recognized

Special to the Catholic Herald

Knights of Columbus Council No. 8183 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Lake Ridge was awarded the distinction of Star Council this month, the international Knights organization’s top honor for local councils.

8/5/25

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Lorton woman celebrates 25 years as Dominican sister

Sister Marie Celine Laird was one of 10 sisters who celebrated their silver jubilee as Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia during a Mass in the chapel of the St. Cecilia Motherhouse in Nashville, Tenn., July 13, with family members and friends present.

7/31/25

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Pro-life bikers pass through Arlington

Special to the Catholic Herald

More than 80 missionaries from around the country participated in this year’s Biking for Babies National Ride, with the North Carolina team passing through Arlington July 17-18.

7/31/25

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Columns

True wealth

By Fr. Joseph M. Rampino

The gift of an imperfect spouse

By Elizabeth Foss

Remembering Sts. Ann and Joachim

By Lucia A. Silecchia

Recognizing our need

By Fr. Steven Oetjen

National

‘Incomparably rich’ teaching program launches amid Catholic education revival

8/4/25

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Senate confirms former CatholicVote President Brian Burch as Holy See ambassador

8/4/25

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American bishops celebrate newest doctor of the church

8/1/25

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Fr. Carlos Martins cleared of misdemeanor charges after incident in Illinois parish

7/30/25

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Tattoo shop in Times Square is a ‘ministry for the Miraculous Medal’

7/25/25

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Global

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of August

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of August is for mutual coexistence. In a video released July 29, the Holy Father asked the faithful to pray “that societies where coexistence seems more difficult might not succumb to the temptation of confrontation for ethnic, political, religious or ideological reasons.” According to a press release, […]

8/5/25

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New Argentine landmark: The world’s largest mural honors Pope Francis

By Julieta Villar

Just a few meters from Immaculate Conception Cathedral in the Argentine city of La Plata stands the world’s largest mural dedicated to Pope Francis, painted by renowned artist Martín Ron. This work represented a great technical challenge and aims to be a message of peace, of union “between earth and heaven,” and — why not? — a place of prayer and pilgrimage.

8/4/25

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From aid recipients to agents of change: How mothers are redefining poverty solutions

By Tessa Gervasini

Once seen as only recipients of aid, mothers in underprivileged areas across the globe are becoming agents of change as the Catholic nonprofit Unbound empowers them to create paths out of poverty and serve as community leaders.

8/4/25

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Don’t settle for less; God is waiting to transform your life, pope tells youth

By Carol Glatz

ROME — The fullness of life depends on how much one joyfully welcomes and shares in life while also living with a constant yearning for those things that only come from God, Pope Leo XIV told young people.

8/4/25

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