Arlington Catholics honor Pope Francis as peacemaker who fought for human dignity (ARL Now):
April 21, 2025
Arlington Catholics are honoring the late Pope Francis as a bridge builder who sought to care for society’s most vulnerable people.
‘The heart of a pastor’: Virginia Monsignor recalls working as interpreter for Pope Francis (WTOP):
April 21, 2025
For five years, Monsignor Paul deLadurantaye, the Chancellor of the Diocese of Arlington, served as an interpreter at the English section of the Vatican Secretariat of State for the late Pope Francis when he would meet with English-speaking pilgrims and guests.
Raleigh bishop recalls Pope Francis as a compassionate voice for the poor (The News & Observer):
April 21, 2025
Bishop Michael Burbidge, who led Raleigh’s Catholic diocese for 10 years, fondly remembered Pope Francis as a powerful voice for the poor and the needy, a leader who considered compassion a “mandate from the Lord himself.”
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Vatican gears up to select new pontiff following death of Pope Francis (Fox News):
April 22, 2025
Monsignor Paul F. deLadurantaye of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington discusses the death of Pope Francis and the process as the Church prepares to name a new pope.
Arlington Diocese members are in Vatican City for funeral of Pope Francis
April 25, 2025
As the world prepares for the funeral of Pope Francis, some members of the Arlington Diocese feel honored that they have the opportunity to pay their respects in person.
Pope Francis's passing and remembrance as perceived by an American Father
April 28, 2025
Pope Francis's passing on Easter Monday brought the world together as they remembered and rejoiced Pope's legacy. Father Vaccaro shares what its like being present.
