Arlington Catholic Herald

Art

Pope Leo XIV to launch exhibit on water at the Vatican Library

By Ishmael Adibuah

The exhibit “AQVA Catastrophe and Wonder” will include artwork highlighting a “reflection on water as both a threat and a resource,” according to a July 12 press release from the library.

7/16/26

Reading Time 2 min

Pope Leo XIV to launch exhibit on water at the Vatican Library

By Ishmael Adibuah

The exhibit “AQVA Catastrophe and Wonder” will include artwork highlighting a “reflection on water as both a threat and a resource,” according to a July 12 press release from the library.

7/16/26

Reading Time 2 min

Global

Venezuela earthquakes damaged 25 churches, archdiocese reports

By Andrés Henríquez

Of the more than 100 churches in the Archdiocese of Caracas, at least 25 sustained damage of varying types and severity following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela June 24.

7/16/26

Reading Time 2 min

Venezuela earthquakes damaged 25 churches, archdiocese reports

By Andrés Henríquez

Of the more than 100 churches in the Archdiocese of Caracas, at least 25 sustained damage of varying types and severity following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela June 24.

7/16/26

Reading Time 2 min

Local

More than 100 teen boys share faith and fraternity at Quo Vadis

By Anna Donofrio

As temperatures soared toward 100 degrees July 15, not even the stifling heat and humidity could dull the enthusiasm of 103 teen boys as they prayed, meditated, then took to the sports field with energy fit for a World Cup match.

7/16/26

Reading Time 5 min

More than 100 teen boys share faith and fraternity at Quo Vadis

By Anna Donofrio

7/16/26

Reading Time 5 min

Parishes

New exhibit explores Catholicism in America

Special to the Catholic Herald

As the United States celebrates its semiquincentennial, the Basilica of Saint Mary Museum presents “Catholic America 250,” a new, temporary exhibit exploring the rich and often-overlooked history of Catholicism in the American experience.

7/16/26

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New exhibit explores Catholicism in America

Special to the Catholic Herald

7/16/26

Reading Time 1 min

Local

More than 100 teen boys share faith and fraternity at Quo Vadis

By Anna Donofrio

7/16/26

Reading Time 5 min

New exhibit explores Catholicism in America

Special to the Catholic Herald

7/16/26

Reading Time 1 min

St. Leo hosts annual Battle of the Servers

Catholic Herald Staff Report

Altar servers from parishes across the diocese gathered July 9 at St. Leo the Great Church in Fairfax for the annual Battle of the Servers.

7/10/26

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Columns

Why Jesus uses parables

By Fr. Richard Miserendino

The quiet potential of the daily ‘examen’

By Andrea Picciotti-Bayer

Unfurling in the summer sun

By Elizabeth Foss

Pope Leo’s advice to priests on holiness

By Msgr. Charles M. Mangan

National

New bishops installed in Washington, West Virginia

7/8/26

Reading Time 2 min

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage concludes in Philadelphia

7/6/26

Reading Time 3 min

ICE arrests nun walking to Sunday Mass in Texas

7/1/26

Reading Time 3 min

Atlanta Catholics turn World Cup into mission field

6/30/26

Reading Time 4 min

U.S. vice president, second lady share family Mass attendance practices

6/16/26

Reading Time 4 min

Global

Venezuela earthquakes damaged 25 churches, archdiocese reports

By Andrés Henríquez

Of the more than 100 churches in the Archdiocese of Caracas, at least 25 sustained damage of varying types and severity following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela June 24.

7/16/26

Reading Time 2 min

British Catholic politician’s death investigated as murder, police say

By Daniel Payne

Police are conducting a murder investigation into the death of long-serving British Catholic politician Ann Widdecombe, authorities said July 10, one day after her death at 78.

7/10/26

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Pope Leo XIV says Christ is hope amid the scourge of war

By Antonio Tarallo

Pope Leo XIV said Christ remains the Church’s hope amid war, slavery, sin, and the wounds of history, urging Christians to learn from Jesus a “school of freedom” rooted in the cross.

7/6/26

Reading Time 3 min

Pope Leo XIV accepts Constitution Center honors

By Tyler Arnold

Pope Leo XIV said he was “honored” to accept the 2026 Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center in livestreamed remarks delivered for the ceremony in Philadelphia July 3.

7/4/26

Reading Time 4 min

Arts

Books

Catholic Daughters of the Americas celebrate anniversary with cookbook

Special to the Catholic Herald

While many cookbooks focus on specific cuisines or meal types, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Kavanaugh No. 54, published “Table of Grace,” a curated collection of sacred traditions and recipes organized around the liturgical year.

6/24/26

Reading Time 1 min

Art

Pope Leo XIV to launch exhibit on water at the Vatican Library

By Ishmael Adibuah

The exhibit “AQVA Catastrophe and Wonder” will include artwork highlighting a “reflection on water as both a threat and a resource,” according to a July 12 press release from the library.

7/16/26

Reading Time 2 min