“Even as I go to church, sometimes I don’t see people my age.” At EXULT, Catholic teens reflected on friendship, faith and finding community among hundreds of young people who share their beliefs. Read their voices:bit.ly/4ik697l #EXULTyouthconference

“I just feel so seen.” More than 600 Catholic teens gathered for the first EXULT Youth Conference in Washington, sharing a day of worship, prayer and fellowship. Read their stories and see the photos: bit.ly/4BC5fMv #EXULTYouthConference

Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of @USCCB, called for renewed efforts to end the death penalty, citing a botched execution and a proposed, later canceled execution livestream. He spoke at a @CMNEndtheDP event in Washington. bit.ly/4yE7PPb

United in faith. United against hate. St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington joined houses of worship nationwide for Stand Up Sunday, standing against antisemitism and all faith-based hate. Read more: bit.ly/4zVUiUl

“A few extra nights out are worth it when they help support the great work these organizations do.” In his latest #FaithinAction column, @FrJohnEnzler Msgr. John Enzler highlights Catholic organizations making a difference through service, education and outreach. Read more: bit.ly/3WqBFcu

.@WashArchdiocese's Office of Peace, Justice, and Life has issued its 2026 Statement on the #Election, addressing faithful citizenship, conscience formation and Catholic social teaching. Read the statement: bit.ly/4dVSvWH #catholicsocialteaching

“This award is ours.” Dr. Harold Thomas Jr., principal of St. Francis Xavier and St. Thomas More Catholic Academies in Washington, has been named the @WashArchdiocese’s 2026–27 Distinguished Principal of the Year. @ADWCathSchools Read more: bit.ly/4BnxL4i

BREAKING: @Pontifex needs no further treatment following lung cancer surgery, the Vatican announced Oct. 21. Final tests confirmed that the cancer was localized, and doctors determined that no additional treatment is necessary. bit.ly/4ixxqEy

Cardinal McElroy urges catechists to share God’s love and mercy at annual Catechetical Day cathstan.org/youth-faith-for…

‘Embrace the future with hope:’ Port Tobacco Carmel celebrates 50 years of renewed contemplative life cathstan.org/local/embrace-t…

‘Our Church is more complete:’ 17th annual White Mass celebrates dignity and gifts of people with disabilities @ADWDDMinistry cathstan.org/faith/our-churc…

“Christ is most close to us when we fail.” Cardinal Robert McElroy shared this powerful reminder during his keynote address to more than 700 catechists from across The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington gathered for Catechetical Day this morning. @WashArchdiocese

Catechists from across the archdiocese will participate in "Catechetical Day" today. Here are a few of their stories: tinyurl.com/222w3ecv

Archangel Mass at St. Michael’s in Ridge honors those who serve and protect cathstan.org/local/catechist…

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In hospital, Pope Leo’s tests show “good recovery of the operated lung,’ doctors say cathstan.org/us-world/in-hos…

Archangel Mass at St. Michael’s in Ridge honors those who serve and protect cathstan.org/local/archangel…

Cardinal Tagle reads Pope Leo's homily to bishops: 'The world has no future without strong families' cathstan.org/us-world/cardin…

Trump revives baseless claims about Haitian migrants in Ohio while touting deportations cathstan.org/us-world/trump-…

Cancerous tumor removed from Pope Leo’s lung. cathstan.org/us-world/cancer…