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Bishops urge prayer as they continue abortion referendum fights in 4 states

By Tyler Arnold
Catholic bishops across four states are asking for prayers as they continue to rally the faithful ahead of ballot initiative votes that would reshape abortion policies in their states.
10/19/26

Bishops urge prayer as they continue abortion referendum fights in 4 states

By Tyler Arnold
Catholic bishops across four states are asking for prayers as they continue to rally the faithful ahead of ballot initiative votes that would reshape abortion policies in their states.
10/19/26
Pope Leo XIV

Pope leads pilgrims in prayer one day after leaving hospital

By Victoria Cardiel
Pope Leo XIV appeared at the window of his private study in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace Oct. 18, just one day after being discharged early from the hospital following surgery Oct. 13.
10/19/26
Reading Time 3 min

Pope leads pilgrims in prayer one day after leaving hospital

By Victoria Cardiel
Pope Leo XIV appeared at the window of his private study in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace Oct. 18, just one day after being discharged early from the hospital following surgery Oct. 13.
10/19/26
Reading Time 3 min
Columns

Image of God

By Fr. Steven G. Oetjen
OCT. 18 — MT 22: 15-21 "Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God." One could easily hear Jesus' teaching and think, "Alright, I have to pay my taxes to Caesar and my tithes to God.
10/17/26
Reading Time 3 min

Image of God

By Fr. Steven G. Oetjen
OCT. 18 — MT 22: 15-21 "Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God." One could easily hear Jesus' teaching and think, "Alright, I have to pay my taxes to Caesar and my tithes to God.
10/17/26
Reading Time 3 min
Movies

‘Sense and Sensibility’ is a fresh film adaptation of the timeless novel

By Zoey Maraist
The beloved story, which follows the Dashwood sisters as they make new life for themselves in the wake of their father’s death, has had numerous television and movie adaptations over the years.
10/16/26
Reading Time 3 min

‘Sense and Sensibility’ is a fresh film adaptation of the timeless novel

By Zoey Maraist
The beloved story, which follows the Dashwood sisters as they make new life for themselves in the wake of their father’s death, has had numerous television and movie adaptations over the years.
10/16/26
Reading Time 3 min
Columns

Motherhood and choosing life

By MaryEllen Martinez
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge’s letter and Virginia Catholic Conference Executive Director Jeff Caruso’s article, “Virginia voters to consider three constitutional amendments,” go into detail on each of the proposed constitutional amendments.
10/16/26
Reading Time 4 min

Motherhood and choosing life

By MaryEllen Martinez
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge’s letter and Virginia Catholic Conference Executive Director Jeff Caruso’s article, “Virginia voters to consider three constitutional amendments,” go into detail on each of the proposed constitutional amendments.
10/16/26
Reading Time 4 min
Local

Leesburg parishioner’s Malawi service trip reveals an unexpected friendship

By Anna Donofrio
Two years ago, Bryan Layman traveled to Malawi to rebuild roads in a remote village. What he wasn’t expecting was to build on a relationship between a Catholic diocese in the African nation and the Arlington diocese.
10/15/26
Reading Time 4 min

Leesburg parishioner’s Malawi service trip reveals an unexpected friendship

By Anna Donofrio
Two years ago, Bryan Layman traveled to Malawi to rebuild roads in a remote village. What he wasn’t expecting was to build on a relationship between a Catholic diocese in the African nation and the Arlington diocese.
10/15/26
Reading Time 4 min

Local

Farmers market at St. Veronica brings vendors and community together

By Isabella Ubillus
At St. Veronica Church in Chantilly, fresh bread, flowers, and coffee from local vendors are bringing more community to Saturday mornings. Every week, parishioners and neighbors alike gather in the parking lot to shop small and build relationships.
10/14/26
Reading Time 2 min

Mother of Light Center hosts multicultural fashion show

Special to the Catholic Herald
The Mother of Light Center in Alexandria, which serves families in need across the diocese, brought together participants for its 2026 fashion show Sept. 26, offering guests not only food but dignity, friendships, and joy.
10/14/26
Reading Time 1 min

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Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, Vatican says

By Marco Mancini
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican announced Oct. 13.
10/13/26
Reading Time 2 min

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

Arts

Books

Catholic U alum visits 94 basilicas, including Alexandria’s, for a new book

By Ann Pierson
Four years. Ninety-four basilicas. Thirty-five states. After visiting each basilica in the United States, Grady Connolly, founder of Social Thomist and an alumnus of The Catholic University of America in Washington, invites others to do the same with his new book, “Basilicas.”
10/14/26
Reading Time 3 min

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