Arlington Catholic Herald

Local

Independence Day Mass unites faithful in thanksgiving for freedom

By Mary Brodeur

On the morning of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding July 4, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington.

7/6/26

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Independence Day Mass unites faithful in thanksgiving for freedom

By Mary Brodeur

On the morning of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding July 4, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington.

7/6/26

Reading Time 2 min

National

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage concludes in Philadelphia

By Stephanie Green

Wiping a bead of sweat from his forehead, Father Matt Brody of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia surveyed the throng of faithful making their way down Philadelphia’s Broad Street praying the rosary.

7/6/26

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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage concludes in Philadelphia

By Stephanie Green

Wiping a bead of sweat from his forehead, Father Matt Brody of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia surveyed the throng of faithful making their way down Philadelphia’s Broad Street praying the rosary.

7/6/26

Reading Time 3 min

Pope Leo XIV

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

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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

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Pope Leo XIV

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

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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

Local

Diocese’s first Pilgrimage of Grace Mass unites those seeking healing

By Anna Donofrio

The diocese’s first Pilgrimage of Grace Mass unites those suffering and seeking consolation.

7/2/26

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Cloistered Dominican Sister Mary Paul of Christ dies at 84

By Anna Donofrio

Dominican Sister Mary Paul of Christ Murphy died June 18, 2026, at age 84 at St. Dominic’s Monastery in Linden in her 57th year of religious life.

7/1/26

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Vietnam combat veteran ‘astounded’ to learn about Our Lady of La Vang

By Jim Hale

Praeger commanded a rifle company and witnessed 10 of his men killed in 13 months. He was more concerned about the survival of his unit than the region’s Catholic history and had no idea that he was fighting on sacred ground.

7/1/26

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Columns

Rest in Christ

By Fr. Joseph M. Rampino

Held in the heart

By Christina Capecchi

The ‘pursuit of happiness’

By Sr. Constance Veit, LSP

In the family

By Fr. Steven Oetjen

National

ICE arrests nun walking to Sunday Mass in Texas

7/1/26

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Atlanta Catholics turn World Cup into mission field

6/30/26

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

6/16/26

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U.S. bishops approve revised version of Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

6/12/26

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U.S. bishops consecrate nation to Sacred Heart of Jesus

6/12/26

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Global

Vatican confirms excommunication of SSPX bishops, declares schism

By Ishmael Adibuah

One day after the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, or SSPX, consecrated four bishops without the permission of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican issued a decree declaring the excommunication of all bishops involved in the ceremony and stating that the group is in schism.

7/2/26

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Catholic priest known for peace initiatives shot and killed

By Jude Atemanke

Fr. Crépin Martial Monga, pastor of St. John the Baptist Zémio Parish in the Bangassou Diocese in the Central African Republic, was killed June 29 as he returned to his rectory.

7/2/26

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Vatican begins 5-year restoration of Renaissance frescoes

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican Museums has launched an ambitious restoration to the frescoes of the Hall of Raphael in the Apostolic Palace, expected to take five years and to cost 5.5 million euros (around $6.3 million).

7/2/26

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Pope Leo’s theme for sixth World Day of Grandparents and Elderly

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

“I will not forget you” (Is 49:15) is the theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the sixth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, July 26 this year.

7/1/26

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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

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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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Schools

‘Radium Girls’ wins 11 Glamies

Catholic Herald Staff Report

St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly won 11 theater awards for the play “Radium Girls,” including Outstanding Play, at the 2026 Blue Ridge Glamies Awards Gala, held at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas May 27.

6/12/26

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