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Pope Francis’ visit to the United States next week will be available via a video livestream at www.usccb.org/live, where people from around the world can follow every moment of the visit. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is also launching social media profiles on Twitter and Instagram, “Pope In US” and “Papa En USA.” #PopeInUS […]

He is known as Father Mario Majano- the parochial vicar at Our Lady of Sorrows parish in Takoma Park, and was featured in the first Archdiocese of Washington educational video in preparation for the visit of Pope Francis. Majano asked young Catholics about the “rock star” attention Pope Francis is receiving leading up to his visit. According […]

The Archdiocese of Washington has released information about where you can see Pope Francis when he visits Washington, D.C. later this month. The Pope will be in the Popemobile during a short parade route between the Ellipse and a portion of the National Mall on Sept. 23 after his meeting with President Obama at the […]

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 […]

Here are your five things to know today, Sept. 11, in Montgomery County: 1. Senator Barbara Mikulski has released a statement on the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks. 2. The Archdiocese of Washington is sharing details about the Pope’s Papal Parade.  Pope Francis will travel in his Popemobile between the Ellipse and […]

In less than two weeks, Pope Francis will arrive in Washington, D.C. and local Catholics are counting down to his historic visit. On social media, they are using the hashtag “Walk With Francis” and committing to follow his example of prayer and service. Olympic swimmer and Bethesda resident Katie Ledecky took the pledge. “I’m so […]

The Pope’s visit to Washington, D.C. is expected to bring increased traffic, road closures, detours and crowded trains and buses. For that reason, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is encouraging federal agencies to let employees in our area telework. “To help alleviate traffic congestion and minimize distraction to law enforcement and security officials, agencies […]

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 […]

Detectives from the 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 80-year-old woman who has dementia. According to Montgomery County Police, Dorothy Hill left her assisted living residence in the 8500 block of Springvale Road in Silver Spring at approximately 3:30 p.m. today. Police said she was walking at […]

UPDATED A 49-year-old Washington, D.C. woman was struck and killed by a vehicle as she stood near a bus stop in White Oak on Wednesday. According to a police account, police officers and Montgomery County fire rescue crews responded for the report of a pedestrian struck in the 1000 block of Cresthaven Drive in White […]