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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 […]

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 […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Pastor Lee Fangmeyer of Mother Seton Church in Germantown says Pope Francis visit has kept him busy. Take a look:

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Father Lee Fangmeyer of Mother Seton Church in Germantown talks about what it is like to be in the presence of the Pope.

Pope Francis is expected to be in the D.C. region this week where he will engage with Catholics, non-Catholics, and talk to members of Congress. In this MyMCMedia Extra, this county resident said Pope Francis is a “very likeable person and understands what’s in people’s minds.”  Take a look:

Metro has released two videos, one in English and one in Spanish, to help weekday commuters and visitors navigate the system during Pope Francis’ three-day visit to Washington, D.C.  on Sept 22-24. The informational videos (below) include travel tips, alternate travel options, and detail where crowding and delays are expected near Papal events. You can […]

Parishioners from Saint Michael the Archangel Church in Silver Spring are getting ready for Pope Francis historic visit to the U.S. The church will host a special mass at 6 a.m. on Sept. 23. People will then follow to Washington D.C. to see pontiff greeting thousands of people. And just like the pope, 40 to 45 […]

Gabriel Cárdenas, a Germantown resident and student at the Lancaster Bible College in Greenbelt, was one of the awardees at the Montgomery County Executive’s Hispanic Gala on Sept. 10 at The Fillmore in Silver Spring. Cárdenas said he hopes to follow his parents’ footsteps and become a pastor. In this MyMCMedia Extra, Cárdenas also shares his thoughts on […]

The Montgomery County Police Department plans to send 50 officers from the Specialized Event Response Team (SERT) to assist the Metropolitan Police Department and the Secret Service during the Pope’s visit on Sept. 23, according to a county police spokesperson. Corporal Rebecca Innocenti said the SERT officers will be assisting with a parade route during […]

The Vatican has released the schedule for Pope Francis’ September 2015 Apostolic Journey to the United States. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 (WASHINGTON, DC) 4 p.m. Arrival from Cuba at Joint Base Andrews WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (WASHINGTON, DC) 9:15 a.m. Meeting with President Obama at the White House 11:30 a.m. Midday Prayer with the bishops of the […]