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October 3, 2015 | Staff Writer

Montgomery Week In Review featured on Montgomery Community Media

Watch Montgomery Week in Review (VIDEO)

Don Mooers hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. His guests include Mariana Cordier, Elaine Apter, Tom Thomson and Samantha Crosby. Topics discussed this week include Pope Francis’ recent visit to our area, League of Women Voters study topics, Friends of the Local Libraries, and Interfaith Works’ program Friends in Action. You can watch […]

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September 26, 2015 | Staff Writer

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Watch the Latest “21 This Week” (VIDEO)

Susan Heltemes hosts the latest episode of “21 This Week.” Topics discussed include John Boehner’s resignation announcement, Pope Francis’ visit to Washington and more. This week show’s panel of political observers includes Cynthia Rubenstein, Mark Uncapher, Jerry Cave and Marie Wood. You can watch the show in its entirety, below: “21 This Week” airs on […]

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September 24, 2015 | Phil Fabrizio

“I Walked and Francis Rode on By…” (PHOTOS)

My Wednesday started at 3:30 a.m. with a drive across Gaithersburg to St. John Neumann’s Church (SJN) in Montgomery Village. I was there for the parish’s 4 a.m. Mass for those who would travel to Washington, D.C. to see the “Papa” and await his parade around the Ellipse. My roots to St. John’s go back […]

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September 24, 2015 | Aline Barros

At Papal Mass Leventhal Says “Pope Speaks With Conviction”

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal attended the papal mass on Sept. 23 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Leventhal, along with wife Soraia, said Pope Francis speaks with conviction and added he “loved” to hear his remarks in Spanish. “As someone who is not Catholic, I’m moved and impressed that […]

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September 24, 2015 | Aline Barros

Local Church Takes Pilgrimage to the Papal Parade (VIDEO)

The day began early for parishioners at Saint Michael the Archangel in Silver Spring on Wednesday. The crowd filled the church at six a.m. then traveled to Washington D.C. to see Pope Francis greeting thousands of people. “Coming here and just enjoying being Catholic and getting to see the leader of our church and just […]

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September 24, 2015 | Staff Writer

Watch Pope Francis Visit to St. Patrick’s Church (VIDEO)

Pope Francis visits St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in D.C. and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington at 11:15 a.m. on Sept. 24th. Watch the video, below: Related:

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September 24, 2015 | Staff Writer

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Watch Pope Francis Address Joint Session of Congress (VIDEO)

Pope Francis addresses a Joint Session of Congress at 9:20 a.m. on Sept. 24th. Watch the video, below: Related:

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September 23, 2015 | Staff Writer

Watch Junipero Serra Canonization Mass at Basilica of the National Shrine (VIDEO)

Pope Francis presides over the canonization of Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at 4:15 p.m. on Sept. 23rd. Watch the video, below: Related:

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September 23, 2015 | Staff Writer

Watch Pope Francis Meet with U.S. Bishops at Saint Matthew’s Cathedral (VIDEO)

Pope Francis meets with the bishops at Saint Matthew’s Cathedral at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 23rd. Watch the video, below:

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September 23, 2015 | Staff Writer

Watch President Obama Welcome Pope Francis to the White House (VIDEO)

President Obama welcomes Pope Francis to the White House at 9 a.m. on Sept 23rd. Watch video of the White House Arrival Ceremony, below: https://youtu.be/RqjwWOgvYGM

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