VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis announced that he will canonize Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati next year and that the Vatican will host a world meeting on the rights of the child Feb. 3.
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VATICAN CITY — There are no second-class Christians, Pope Francis said. The laity, including women, and the clergy all have special gifts to edify the church in unity and holiness.
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VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has appointed a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago to serve as administrative management director of the Laudato Si' Center for Higher Education, which is based at the papal villa and farms at Castel Gandolfo.
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When Christian Lapsley and Gemma Solomon experienced their first diocesan WorkCamp in 2023, they knew they needed to do something to carry on the WorkCamp spirit.
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On the heels of his announcement that he will make a film about the life of Jesus, controversial film director Martin Scorsese has now completed a docudrama series for Fox Nation called “The Saints.”
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The Sisters of Life, Knights of Columbus and Arlington diocese will host Life Fest, a two-day, pro-life event Jan. 23-4, 2025, at EagleBank Arena at George Mason University in Fairfax. Nearly 16,000 people are expected to attend.
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Donations are still pouring in following the Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia Buddy Walk Oct. 6 in Lorton. The 20th anniversary event has raised more than $89,000, with the team of “Sofia’s Skywalkers” topping the leaderboard at nearly $12,000 raised during Down Syndrome Awareness Month. “We are grateful and humbled by the generosity of …
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Father Michael Depcik will sign an American Sign Language Mass at Holy Spirit Church in Annandale Dec. 1 at 4 p.m., for the deaf and hard of hearing of the diocese and their families and friends.
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VATICAN CITY — A Christian faith that does not disturb the powers that be and cannot generate a serious commitment to charity becomes an innocuous devotion, Pope Francis said.
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VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis met with a group of Israelis and their family members who were freed after being held hostage in Gaza by Hamas and other Palestinian militants.
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VATICAN CITY — Artisans, tradespersons and craftspersons make the world more beautiful and are collaborators in God's creativity and desire for peace, Pope Francis said.
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VATICAN CITY — Christian martyrs from across denominations hold a place of honor in the church, Pope Francis said, highlighting their examples of faith and courage that continue to inspire Christians today.
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The PVI Players of St. Paul VI Catholic High School will present “Pride and Prejudice” Nov. 21- 23 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. The performances will take place in the Paul VI theatre,42341 Braddock Rd., Chantilly. Tickets will be on sale soon at paulvi.net/fine-arts.
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It’s daunting enough to put on a full show for hundreds of people. But when you factor in that the show is not only about a major saint, but also the patron saint of the diocese? No pressure.
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Copies of the cookbook “Gather at the Table: Multicultural Cooking for Liturgical Living” are available for purchase while supplies last.
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