Arlington Catholic Herald

Record numbers of pilgrims flock to see the Holy Tunic of Christ near Paris

By Solène Tadié

A rare exhibit of the Holy Tunic of Christ — believed to be the garment worn by Jesus during his Passion — is drawing unprecedented crowds to the Basilica of Saint-Denis in Argenteuil, a suburb of Paris.

4/25/25

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As pope’s casket is sealed, he is remembered for simplicity, humility

By Cindy Wooden

VATICAN CITY — After an estimated 250,000 people had passed by the body of Pope Francis, lying in an open casket in front of the main altar in St. Peter’s Basilica, the casket was sealed in a private ceremony. Inside the casket was a scroll that summarized the life and ministry of the pope, who […]

4/25/25

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Pope Francis said Mary picked his burial place, cardinal says

By Justin McLellan

ROME — “The Virgin Mary told me, ‘Prepare the tomb.’ ” That is what Pope Francis said Mary told him when he was discerning whether to be buried in the historic Marian church where his body will be laid to rest April 26. Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas, coadjutor archpriest of Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major, […]

4/25/25

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U.S. bishops’ novena for Pope Francis starts April 26

Catholic Herald Staff Report

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has published an online novena that may be offered by Catholic households and parishes during the nine days of mourning (or “novendiales”) beginning Saturday, April 26, the day of Pope Francis’ burial.

4/25/25

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Pope Francis remembered during memorial Mass

“From the very first moment he appeared at the balcony and was introduced to the world as the successor to St. Peter, we saw the humility of Pope Francis,” Bishop Michael F. Burbidge said during a Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington April 23.

4/24/25

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Eighth graders venerate a first-class relic of Carlo Acutis

On a sunny morning during Holy Week, students at St. Rita Catholic School in Alexandria gathered in small groups to learn about and venerate a first-class relic of soon-to-be-saint Carlo Acutis. They also viewed his poster display, “The Eucharistic Miracles of the World,” part of the project Acutis completed just before his death.

4/24/25

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Diocesan Catholics traverse the Seven Churches Pilgrimage

As Holy Thursday evening Masses concluded throughout the Arlington diocese April 17, Catholics quietly sojourned to seven churches, visiting Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament for the Seven Churches Pilgrimage.

4/24/25

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Unbox the Alleluia

By Elizabeth Foss

Continuing Lent’s ‘best practices’

By Msgr. Charles M. Mangan

Christ is risen

By Fr. Richard Miserendino

Palm Sunday

By Fr. Joseph M. Rampino

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Judge blocks government from requiring Catholic employers to accommodate abortions, IVF

4/17/25

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Catholic Relief Services, bishops urge House to reinstate some international aid funds

4/11/25

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Supreme Court signals support for Catholic Charities in religious exemption case

4/10/25

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U.S. bishops back bipartisan effort to keep foreign religious workers in U.S.

4/10/25

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Catholic bishops end refugee partnership with government amid Trump funding cuts

4/8/25

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Poor to welcome pope’s casket to St. Mary Major where simple tomb is ready

VATICAN CITY — Given the late Pope Francis' care and concern for the poor, a representative group of them has been formally invited to welcome his casket to Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major for burial.

4/24/25

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Converging lines: Thousands wait hours to pay respects to Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY — After the casket bearing Pope Francis' body was placed in St. Peter's Basilica, tens of thousands of mourners lined up to pay their respects.

4/24/25

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More than 19,000 people pay homage to pope in first nine hours

VATICAN CITY — In the first nine hours that Pope Francis’ body had lain in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, more than 19,000 people stood in line for hours in the sun to pray and pay homage to him. The doors of the basilica opened to the public a little after 11 a.m. local time […]

4/23/25

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In last interview, pope recounted the lie he always regretted

ROME — In Pope Francis' last formal interview before he died, he shared the one lifelong regret he had never forgiven himself for: lying to avoid seeing an old family acquaintance because he was too busy.

4/23/25

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St. John Paul II shrine hosts Divine Mercy exhibit

The St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington and the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy are cosponsoring a temporary exhibit on the message of Divine Mercy at the shrine through June 8.

4/24/25

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Bronze sculpture in St. Peter’s Square offers message of hospitality

VATICAN CITY — A new bronze sculpture installed in St. Peter's Square, near the showers and medical clinic the Vatican runs for people in need, invites visitors to reflect on the sacredness of welcoming others, especially the marginalized.

4/15/25

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A film promotes the canonization causes of six African American individuals

Today, the United States still endures the spiritual wound of racism, said director David Michael Warren to a packed movie theater March 30. “So, if we want to end racism, if we want to end prejudice, if we want to end injustice … run to the Eucharist.” Warren directed and released his 2022 film, “A […]

4/8/25