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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

Scroll in Benedict’s casket briefly summarizes his life and ministry

January 5, 2023

Nation

FDA permits retail pharmacies to dispense abortion drugs, prompting criticism from Catholic, pro-life groups

January 4, 2023

Vatican

Pope remembers predecessor as a ‘great teacher of catechesis’

January 4, 2023

Vatican

Benedict XVI ‘did theology on his knees,’ Pope Francis says

January 4, 2023

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Crafting the funeral of a retired pope

January 4, 2023