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Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery

Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV’s surgery to remove a “small, localized nodule” from his lung Oct. 13 was successful and he has returned to his room at the Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office.
10/13/26
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Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery

Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV’s surgery to remove a “small, localized nodule” from his lung Oct. 13 was successful and he has returned to his room at the Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office.
10/13/26
Reading Time 1 min
Local

Mass for Persons with Disabilities celebrates faith, dignity and belonging

By Leslie Thomas
People from across the diocese gathered Oct. 11 at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington for the annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities, which Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrated.
10/13/26
Reading Time 2 min

Mass for Persons with Disabilities celebrates faith, dignity and belonging

By Leslie Thomas
People from across the diocese gathered Oct. 11 at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington for the annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities, which Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrated.
10/13/26
Reading Time 2 min
Bishop Burbidge

Pray for Pope Leo XIV

By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
In Rome this morning (Oct. 11) Pope Leo XIV announced that he will soon undergo surgery to address a health concern affecting his lung.
10/13/26
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Pray for Pope Leo XIV

By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
In Rome this morning (Oct. 11) Pope Leo XIV announced that he will soon undergo surgery to address a health concern affecting his lung.
10/13/26
Reading Time 1 min
Bishop Burbidge

Department of War’s plan to livestream a public execution

By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
I join with Archbishop Paul Coakley, President of the USCCB, and my brother bishops in expressing my shock at the Department of War's plan to livestream a public execution.
10/13/26
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Department of War’s plan to livestream a public execution

By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
I join with Archbishop Paul Coakley, President of the USCCB, and my brother bishops in expressing my shock at the Department of War's plan to livestream a public execution.
10/13/26
Reading Time 1 min
National

NFL legend Mike Ditka, Catholic coach, dies at 86

By Matt McDonald
Former professional football coach Mike Ditka, a practicing Catholic who occasionally served as lector at the 7 a.m. team Mass on game-day Sundays during his decade leading the Chicago Bears, died Oct. 9. He was 86.
10/13/26
Reading Time 4 min

NFL legend Mike Ditka, Catholic coach, dies at 86

By Matt McDonald
Former professional football coach Mike Ditka, a practicing Catholic who occasionally served as lector at the 7 a.m. team Mass on game-day Sundays during his decade leading the Chicago Bears, died Oct. 9. He was 86.
10/13/26
Reading Time 4 min
Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV announces he will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule

By Victoria Cardiel
Pope Leo XIV announced Oct. 11 that he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule from one of his lungs that was recently detected during medical examinations.
10/11/26
Reading Time 2 min

Pope Leo XIV announces he will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule

By Victoria Cardiel
Pope Leo XIV announced Oct. 11 that he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule from one of his lungs that was recently detected during medical examinations.
10/11/26
Reading Time 2 min

Local

Missionhurst-CICM mark 80 years in the US

By Ann M. Augherton
A historic Spanish-mission style home sits on 25th Street in North Arlington not far from Marymount University. In 1907, Frank Lyon had it built as his family home.
10/9/26
Reading Time 3 min

Hispanic Heritage Mass and festival draw 3,000

By Mary M. Shaffrey
Nearly 3,000 Catholics braved the elements to celebrate Hispanic heritage with Mass and a festival at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Falls Church Oct. 4.
10/7/26
Reading Time 2 min

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Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery

Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV’s surgery to remove a “small, localized nodule” from his lung Oct. 13 was successful and he has returned to his room at the Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office.
10/13/26
Reading Time 1 min

Cardinal Tagle elected College of Cardinals dean

By Ishmael Adibuah
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has been elected dean of the College of Cardinals, succeeding Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, who has held the position since 2020.
10/9/26
Reading Time 2 min

Arts

Movies

‘The Social Reckoning’ shows the dark side of Facebook

By Zoey Maraist
Sixteen years ago, viewers of “The Social Network” met the ambitious, awkward Harvard student who founded Facebook. Mark Zuckerberg’s friends and classmates were suing him, but at least the site was a huge hit.
10/9/26
Reading Time 3 min
Art

The Kid’s Connection 10/01

The Kid’s Connection will capture the attention of your little ones. Click here to download the latest issue and please let us know on our social media if your kids succeed in solving it! We’d love to hear about it.
10/1/26
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Art

St. Francis at the Walters

By Nora Hamerman
In honor of the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi Oct. 4, 1226, The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore is again exhibiting the most precious relic of the saint in America: the Saint Francis Missal.
9/30/26
Reading Time 3 min

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