The Arlington Catholic Herald

Global

Pope Leo XIV calls for evangelical approach without force or ‘arrogant judgments’

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV warned July 19 against imagining God as “a powerful figure who imposes himself by force, who takes over and dominates, or who arrives triumphantly” and urged Christians to embrace a Gospel-centered approach marked by humility and trust.

7/20/26

Reading Time 3 min

Pope Leo XIV calls for evangelical approach without force or ‘arrogant judgments’

By Victoria Cardiel

7/20/26

Reading Time 3 min

National

US Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha welcome fourth child

By Amira Abuzeid

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, announced the birth of their fourth child, a baby boy named Alec Neel Vance, July 19.

7/20/26

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US Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha welcome fourth child

By Amira Abuzeid

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, announced the birth of their fourth child, a baby boy named Alec Neel Vance, July 19.

7/20/26

Reading Time 3 min

Global

Ferrán Torres, Catholic forward, wins the World Cup for Spain

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Ferrán Torres, Spain’s Catholic forward, secured a 1-0 victory for his team over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in East Rutherford, N.J., July 19.

7/20/26

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Ferrán Torres, Catholic forward, wins the World Cup for Spain

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Ferrán Torres, Spain’s Catholic forward, secured a 1-0 victory for his team over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in East Rutherford, N.J., July 19.

7/20/26

Reading Time 2 min

Columns

Invitations

By Lucia A. Silecchia

Summer in Washington means many things. A quieter pace. Notoriously humid weather. A flood of summer interns. And droves of tourists.

7/20/26

Reading Time 4 min

Invitations

By Lucia A. Silecchia

Summer in Washington means many things. A quieter pace. Notoriously humid weather. A flood of summer interns. And droves of tourists.

7/20/26

Reading Time 4 min

Columns

WorkCamp wisdom

By Fr. Jack Peterson

A few weeks ago, I had the great joy of gathering for an evening with nearly 800 high school students at our diocesan WorkCamp to hear confessions. It is always a highlight of the summer months.

7/18/26

Reading Time 3 min

WorkCamp wisdom

By Fr. Jack Peterson

A few weeks ago, I had the great joy of gathering for an evening with nearly 800 high school students at our diocesan WorkCamp to hear confessions. It is always a highlight of the summer months.

7/18/26

Reading Time 3 min

Local

Flag football fosters Catholic connection

By Jonathan Rosato

What looks like a simple game of flag football is about much more. Our team includes two brothers, three single men, two married guys with kids and a priest. This is young adult ministry at its finest.

7/17/26

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Flag football fosters Catholic connection

By Jonathan Rosato

7/17/26

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Local

Flag football fosters Catholic connection

By Jonathan Rosato

7/17/26

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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

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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Columns

Invitations

By Lucia A. Silecchia

WorkCamp wisdom

By Fr. Jack Peterson, YA

Why Jesus uses parables

By Fr. Richard Miserendino

The quiet potential of the daily ‘examen’

By Andrea Picciotti-Bayer

National

US Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha welcome fourth child

7/20/26

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Cardinal O’Malley at Catholic-Orthodox conference: ‘Come together and pray for unity’

7/16/26

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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage inspires priestly and religious vocations

7/13/26

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New bishops installed in Washington, West Virginia

7/8/26

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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage concludes in Philadelphia

7/6/26

Reading Time 3 min

Global

Pope Leo XIV calls for evangelical approach without force or ‘arrogant judgments’

By Victoria Cardiel

7/20/26

Reading Time 3 min

Ferrán Torres, Catholic forward, wins the World Cup for Spain

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Ferrán Torres, Spain’s Catholic forward, secured a 1-0 victory for his team over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in East Rutherford, N.J., July 19.

7/20/26

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

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Pope Leo XIV: Make time for prayer and silence in the summer

By Victoria Cardiel

From the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, where he moved July 5 to enjoy a period of rest, Pope Leo XIV has invited the faithful to make time for “meaningful moments of silence and prayer” during the summer.

7/13/26

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Arts

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

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Arts

Vatican releases biopic on Pope Leo XIV’s early years in Rome

By Ishmael Adibuah

The Vatican has released a new documentary, “Leone a Roma,” about Pope Leo XIV’s early years in Rome before his election to the papacy.

7/2/26

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Art

The Kid’s Connection 06/25

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6/25/26

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