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World

Across the world, Christmas shines even — and especially — in the darkest places

December 26, 2025
Nation

Barrett discusses Dobbs decision, Roe’s ‘flawed’ reasoning, life at the court, her faith

December 24, 2025
Nation

Experts offer strategies for connection during Christmas amid US ‘epidemic’ of loneliness

December 19, 2025
World

A new rider at the helm: Bishop Richard Moth named archbishop of Westminster

December 19, 2025
Local • Parishes

Lawrence parish celebrates 100 years ‘united in faith’

December 19, 2025

Latest Articles

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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage draws large crowds throughout...

July 12, 2024
Local • Parishes

Dedication of new altar caps Burlington parish’s renovation

July 12, 2024
Local • Ministries

Farmer training program yields abundant fruit

July 12, 2024
Archdiocese • Local

The Leaven takes home 13 Catholic Media Association awards

July 12, 2024
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‘This is between you and Jesus’

July 12, 2024
Local • Youth & young adult

First-time missionary is veteran of Totus Tuus just the same  

July 12, 2024
Columnists • Mark my words

This is the primary health care

July 12, 2024
Archdiocese • Local

Announcement of abuse allegations concerning Dennis Schmitz

July 12, 2024
Nation

Kansas Supreme Court overturns abortion ban, clinic regulations

July 11, 2024
Nation

Pro-life activists sentenced over abortion clinic blockades in...

July 11, 2024
Nation

Sending 11 of their 13 children to same Catholic high school...

July 11, 2024
Nation

Pro-life activists react to GOP platform change on abortion at...

July 10, 2024
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