Arlington Catholic Herald

New documentary on Blessed Carlo Acutis aims to show that holiness is possible today

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The Augustine Institute will release its second documentary in its “Based on a True Saint” series April 2, which airs on its faith formation streaming platform Formed. The latest installment in the series, “The Boy from Milan,” focuses on soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis.

4/1/25

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Myanmar cardinal after earthquake: People need everything, including peace

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Following the March 28 earthquake that struck Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and China, Cardinal Charles Bo, president of the Myanmar Bishops’ Conference, said the people of the Asian country now “need everything,” including peace to end the civil war.

4/1/25

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Young Christian in Pakistan brutally attacked for refusing to convert to Islam

By Andrés Henríquez

Amid the persecution of Christians in Pakistan, a 22-year-old man was “brutally attacked” March 22 by his supervisor after refusing to convert to Islam. The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need reported the attack, pointing to it as yet another example of “the persistent religious intolerance present in much of Pakistani society.” Of …

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4/1/25

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Pope stable; his lung infection slightly improved, Vatican says

By Carol Glatz

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis' condition remains stable, and an X-ray showed there has been a slight improvement regarding his lingering lung infection, the Vatican press office said.

4/1/25

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Aging with Dignity launches watchdog initiative, Assisted Suicide Watch

Why should Catholics care about combatting assisted suicide? For starters, according to Jamie Towey, “Everyone knows somebody who’s going to die.” Towey is vice president for advocacy for nonprofit Aging with Dignity. He described assisted suicide as “the wrong answer to real problems.” “People are right now left alone in nursing homes. They’re not being …

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3/27/25

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St. Rita School honors Washington Harbor Patrol officers

Members of the Harbor Patrol, a specialized unit of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, received a special thank you from St. Rita School in Alexandria March 21. Fourth graders expressed their appreciation to the officers, who conducted the recovery operation on the Potomac River following the Jan. 29 Reagan National Airport disaster, with a …

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3/27/25

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Meeting Christ on retreat

Jesus Christ constantly reminds us in the Gospels to evangelize to others and spread his word. In fact, this is so essential to Christ’s mission on earth that he sends his disciples, and us, to the far corners of the earth to gather more disciples and preach the good news. Christ’s words, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” is part of St. Paul VI Catholic High School’s junior retreats.

3/27/25

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The lost son

By Fr. Jack Peterson, YA

What if it’s true?

By Elizabeth Foss

Brain differences

By Mary Beth Bonacci

Be a Veronica

By Lucia A. Silecchia

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How the McDonald’s Filet-o-Fish became a Lenten tradition in the U.S.

3/21/25

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Oscar Reyes, former editor of ‘El Pregonero,’ dies at age 88

3/20/25

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Hundreds of deaf Catholics to gather for first-ever Deaf Eucharistic Congress

3/20/25

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New rector appointed at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary

3/13/25

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Cardinal McElroy stresses hope, mercy, human dignity as new Washington archbishop

3/12/25

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God’s mercy is for everyone; everyone needs healing, pope writes

VATICAN CITY — God is always merciful toward everyone, Pope Francis wrote.

3/31/25

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Pope’s condition slowly improving after release from hospital

VATICAN CITY — Home from the hospital after more than five weeks, Pope Francis is showing "slight improvements" in his breathing, ability to speak and mobility, the Vatican press office said.

3/28/25

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Jesus pursues brokenness to offer healing, pope’s catechesis says

VATICAN CITY — Jesus seeks out people in their woundedness and isolation to offer healing and hope, even when they feel furthest from God, Pope Francis said in a prepared catechesis.

3/27/25

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Holy Land collection is sign of solidarity, faith, hope, cardinal says

VATICAN CITY — While anchored in the hope that comes from Jesus' resurrection, Catholics should not forget the "tears, despair and destruction everywhere" they have seen in images from the Middle East, a top Vatican official said.

3/27/25

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Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ to begin shooting in Italy this August

Mel Gibson’s sequel to “The Passion of the Christ” — “The Resurrection of the Christ” — is set to begin production in Italy this August, according to Manuela Cacciamani, CEO of Rome’s Cinecittà Studios.

3/28/25

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Vatican unveils ‘lost’ Renaissance painting of the deposition of Christ

VATICAN CITY — A painting of Christ being laid in the tomb, long hidden under layers of overpainting and forgotten by history, will once again be visible to the public in an upcoming exhibit at the Vatican.

3/19/25

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Cast of ‘The Chosen’ tease what’s in store for their characters in Season 5

Season 5 of the hit series “The Chosen” is set to be released in theaters March 28. “The Chosen: Last Supper” focuses on the events of Holy Week — including Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the cleansing of the Temple, Judas’ betrayal and the Last Supper.

3/17/25

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