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Caritas appeals for aid after typhoon claims over 200 lives in Philippines
by Catholic News Service MANILA, Philippines (CNS) — Super Typhoon Rai has claimed more than 200 lives since making landfall in the Visayas and Mindanao region, Philippine authorities said. “We now have 208 dead and 52 are still...
La Palma priests vow to celebrate Christmas despite volcano devastation
by Catholic News Service MADRID (CNS) — Catholic priests on a Spanish island devastated by a volcanic eruption have pledged to celebrate Christmas “with open arms,” despite widespread destruction. “Many stories have been told...
At recovery farm woodshop, men rediscover purpose, Christmas spirit
Tony Aguire uses a lathe to create a holiday bell ornament from a rough block of walnut wood in the woodshop at Blanchet Farm near Carlton, Ore., Dec. 3, 2021. Aguire said he is trying to reform his own life, which he confessed...
Pope: How can we prepare for Christmas?
Abbot remembered for his many talents, big heart
Retired Abbot Barnabas Thomas Senecal, OSB, the eighth abbot in the history of St. Benedict’s Abbey in Atchison, died on Dec. 7 at the abbey at the age of 84. In addition to his photography, the abbot was also a talented singer...
Holy Hour honors archbishop for his pro-life work
Deacon Tim Ruoff lights a candle before a Holy Hour on Dec. 12 at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Church in Topeka. There were Holy Hours across the archdiocese on Dec. 12 in appreciation of Archbishop Naumann’s national pro-life...
Where community counts
From left, Emily, Debbie Horn, the executive director of Inclusion Connections, and Paulina work together to tie knots with fabric to create knotted dog toys. LEAVEN PHOTO BY KATHRYN WHITE by Moira Cullingsmoira...
‘What if every parish was a pro-life safe haven?’
Archbishop Naumann chats with people at the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., right before the marchers head down Constitution Avenue and make their way to the steps of the Supreme Court of the United States. LEAVEN...
Encyclical will be focus of New Year Zoom study group
Pope Francis signs his new encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship” after celebrating Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, Oct. 3, 2020. Young people from around the world met...