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Local • Schools

Holy Trinity Early Education Center in Lenexa celebrates 50 years

October 27, 2026

Vatican

Montse Alvarado prepares to step into Vatican communications prefect role Nov. 1

October 27, 2026

Nation

Washington Letter: Trump meeting with a dozen bishops underscores major policy tensions

October 27, 2026

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Vatican

Pope marks Ash Wednesday in hospital, receiving ashes, Eucharist

March 5, 2025

Vatican

Pope text: Ash Wednesday teaches human fragility, Gospel hope

March 5, 2025

Vatican

The suffering Holy Father gathers us around Mary when we’re helpless, cardinal says

March 5, 2025

Nation

Daughter’s rare disorder leads Indiana family on faith journey with ‘divine connections’

March 5, 2025

World

The Shroud of Turin: A mystery that continues to fascinate

March 4, 2025