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Vatican

In Pope Francis’ homeland, his successor carries forward a legacy of prioritizing the poor

November 11, 2026
Nation

Catholic Charities key in the fight to house declining numbers of homeless veterans

November 11, 2026
World

French bishops defend Catholic schools amid education unrest

November 11, 2026
Along the way • Contributors

What is an amazing parish?

November 11, 2026
Catholic Charities • Local

Foster Grandparents provide ‘extra layer of support and care’

November 11, 2026

Latest Articles

Reaching out

Minister takes youth catechism to video

March 20, 2020
Life matters

Help make your parish a refuge for moms in need

March 20, 2020
Columnists • Life will be victorious

Choose the good in this time of crisis

March 20, 2020
Leaven Blog

Why sing “Happy Birthday” when you can heal the world?

March 19, 2020
Nation

Priest begins offering drive-through confessions in church...

March 18, 2020
Archdiocese • Local • Parishes

Declaración del Arzobispo Naumann con relación a la Cancelación...

March 18, 2020
Archdiocese • Local • Parishes

Cancellation of public Masses in the Archdiocese of Kansas City...

March 17, 2020
World

Chaplains, nuns have unexpected role in COVID-19 crisis

March 15, 2020
Nation

It’s quiet time for New Rochelle, N.Y., parish on edge of...

March 15, 2020
Archdiocese • Local

Declaración del Arzobispo Joseph F. Naumann con relación a la...

March 14, 2020
Archdiocese • Local • Parishes

Dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass for the...

March 13, 2020
Local • Religious life • Youth & young adult

Revamped Revs game ends in a thriller

March 13, 2020
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