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Pope Francis on Ukraine: ‘Stop this massacre’
Pope Francis gives his blessing after leading the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican March 13, 2022. Appealing again for peace in Ukraine, Pope Francis said those who support...
Crisis unites Hungarians to common cause
Volunteers from Caritas Hungary give food and other aid to people at the Keleti train station in Budapest, Hungary, March 12, 2022. The Knights of Malta and the Red Cross also were participating in efforts to distribute food...
Meta, Twitter, Netflix on ‘Dirty Dozen’ list for enabling exploitation
by Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — Some familiar brand names were put on the newest “Dirty Dozen” list of companies by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation for enabling exploitation. Those names include Google Search...
Papal envoy sets off for besieged Ukrainian cities with ‘Gospel weapons’
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the papal almoner, and Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Kyiv-Halych, head of the Eastern-rite Ukrainian Catholic Church, visit with Ukrainian refugees in Lviv, Ukraine, March 10, 2022. (CNS...
Archdiocese breaks ground on residence for retired priests
From left, Msgr. Ray Burger, Father Al Rockers and Msgr. Michael Mullen take a break at the groundbreaking event for the new archdiocesan residence for retired priests. LEAVEN PHOTO BY KATHRYN WHITE by Joe Bolligjoe...
Mardi Gras fundraiser benefits newest pregnancy center
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker and his wife Isabelle chat with Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann at the Kansas City Kansas Pregnancy Clinic fundraiser March 1 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. The fundraiser...
Catholic Church welcomes searching souls — online
Whitney and Cory Deedrick took the first steps toward becoming Catholic at the Rite of Election March 6 at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church in Topeka. The Deedricks decided to join the faith after considering the educational...
Amendment campaign ramps up training and education efforts
Bishop Miege High School students Allison Quinn, Maria Nguyen and Bella Barraza bundle yard signs during the “Value Them Both” amendment training event held March 5 at the amendment coalition’s field office in Overland Park. The...
Are we failing our kids?
Social media pressures can have a huge impact on the mental health of teenagers. by Therese HorvatSpecial to The Leaven When they should be enjoying the times of their lives, growing numbers of children and adolescents across the...