The Arlington Catholic Herald

D.C. cardinal urges prayer, reflection before November elections

By Cindy Wooden

VATICAN CITY — Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington said he hopes U.S. voters who are as concerned as he is about the "anger and vitriol" of the current election cycle will take time away from the media to think and pray about the values important to them as Catholics.

10/15/24

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Season 5 of ‘The Chosen’: ‘We’re getting closer and closer to the cross,’ show’s creator says

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

When fans of the hit series “The Chosen” gathered at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Fla., for the second annual “ChosenCon” in late September, CNA spoke with the creator and several of the cast members on the teal carpet about the future of the show and what fans can expect from Season 5, which focuses on the events of Holy Week.

10/15/24

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Mission accomplished: Pope to declare 14 new saints

By Cindy Wooden

VATICAN CITY — The celebration of World Mission Sunday is a popular day for a pope to canonize new saints — not only those who ministered or gave up their lives in lands traditionally known as mission territories, but women and men from every walk of life and from around the world.

10/15/24

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Pope calls for Mideast cease-fire; prays for peace in Ukraine, Haiti

By Cindy Wooden

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called again for "an immediate cease-fire on all fronts" in the Middle East, urging leaders to "pursue the paths of diplomacy and dialogue to achieve peace."

10/15/24

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Power of the word

By Fr. Steven Oetjen

Mk 10:17–30 “The word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart” (Heb 4:12), our second reading today tells us.

10/12/24

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Bishop Burbidge urges caution on gambling amid push for new casino

By Jonah McKeown

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge recently urged Catholics to treat gambling with caution, reminding the faithful that the church opposes any gambling that puts a person’s financial stability at risk.

10/11/24

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Clergy appointment

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

10/11/24

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Pets blessed on feast of St. Francis of Assisi

Several parishes across the diocese welcomed pets Oct. 3-6 in celebration of the Oct. 4 feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.

10/10/24

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Mass celebrates sacredness of life

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge encouraged Virginia Catholics to persevere in advocating for life at every stage during the annual Mass for Respect Life at St. Ambrose Church in Annandale Oct. 6. “Throughout October, Respect Life Month, we celebrate God as the source of all life,” said Bishop Burbidge. “We rejoice in knowing that he has …

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10/7/24

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Power of the word

By Fr. Steven Oetjen

One flesh

By Fr. Jack Peterson, YA

October is the new January

By Elizabeth Foss

Election Year Manners

By Russell Shaw

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D.C. cardinal urges prayer, reflection before November elections

10/15/24

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Bishop Burbidge urges caution on gambling amid push for new casino

10/11/24

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Colleges with strong Catholic identity see record enrollment in fall 2024

10/11/24

Ethel Kennedy, wife of Robert F. Kennedy and devout Catholic, dies at 96

10/10/24

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North Carolina bishop visits communities hit by hurricane: ‘People are stunned’

10/9/24

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Mission accomplished: Pope to declare 14 new saints

10/15/24

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Pope calls for Mideast cease-fire; prays for peace in Ukraine, Haiti

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called again for "an immediate cease-fire on all fronts" in the Middle East, urging leaders to "pursue the paths of diplomacy and dialogue to achieve peace."

10/15/24

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U.S. cardinals meet privately with pope to discuss synodality

VATICAN CITY — Three U.S. cardinals attending the synod on synodality met privately with Pope Francis to speak more in-depth about synodality and the process of discernment, said Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, N.J.

10/11/24

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Pope and Zelenskyy discuss repatriation of Ukrainian captives

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met for the third time since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, focusing their discussion on the repatriation of Ukrainian nationals held in Russian captivity.

10/11/24

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Season 5 of ‘The Chosen’: ‘We’re getting closer and closer to the cross,’ show’s creator says

10/15/24

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From on high: A rare glimpse from the top of St. Peter’s baldachin

VATICAN CITY — More than two dozen popes have celebrated Mass under the giant canopy that rises over the main altar of St. Peter's Basilica, but the impressive view from the top of the 100-foot-tall bronze structure has been reserved for a select few: cleaners, contractors and restoration experts.

10/10/24

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New film on life of Fr. Flanagan hopes to advance priest’s cause for canonization

A new film depicting the life and work of Father Edward J. Flanagan titled “Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story” will be released in theaters across the United States for one night Oct. 8.

10/7/24

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