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With trip planned, ailing pope cancels appointments to rest

By Parish Admin

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Saying Pope Francis had “a mild flu-like condition,” the Vatican press office announced he had canceled his scheduled audiences Sept. 23. The 87-year-old pope, the press office said, would be resting as “a precautionary measure” in view of his scheduled trip Sept. 26-29 to Luxembourg and Belgium. The pope had returned…

MEDIA ADVISORY: Novena for Mental Health Begins October 10

By Parish Admin

WASHINGTON – “Everyone who needs help should receive help.” This is the simple message that underscores the National Catholic Mental Health Campaign. The campaign was launched in 2023 through the efforts of the chairmen of two committees in response to growing concerns in mental and behavioral health to raise awareness among Catholics nationwide on the…

Bishop Burbidge Calls on Catholics to Renew Commitment to Life

By Parish Admin

WASHINGTON – “Jesus, truly present in the Eucharist, gives us the fullness of life,” said Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington in his statement inviting Catholics to commemorate Respect Life Month with “a revival of prayer and action.” “{Jesus} calls each of us to respect that gift of life in every human person. While we…