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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

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Local • Religious life • Youth & young adult

Annual priests basketball game makes major change

February 28, 2020
As the Church Prays
As the Church prays

Candidates, catechumens prepare to take next step into communion

February 28, 2020
Columnists • Mark my words

Take it nice and slow this Lent

February 28, 2020
Simply stewardship
Simply stewardship

Christian stewards take leap of faith in giving first fruits to...

February 28, 2020
Columnists • Life will be victorious

Character, faith defined Kansas native’s leadership of Knights

February 28, 2020
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Missionaries of mercy deepen ministry

February 28, 2020
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With no Ash Wednesday Masses, bishops in northern Italy share...

February 26, 2020
Leaven Blog

This Lent: On Earth as it is in Heaven

February 26, 2020
Local

Leap year’s extra day has a Catholic origin

February 25, 2020
Vatican

Pope recognizes miracle

February 24, 2020
Local • Parishes

Beauty restored: Topeka church glows once more

February 21, 2020
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February 21, 2020
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