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Vatican declares SSPX in schism. What does it mean?
2+ hour ago (1214+ words) (OSV'News) " The Vatican has declared the Society of St. Pius X to be "in schism" after the traditionalist group consecrated four bishops without the papal mandate, marking the most serious rupture in the Church since Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre's unauthorized episcopal…...
Pope Leo XIV: AI must be disarmed
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (423+ words) In paragraph 16 of the encyclical, Leo XIV tells us that he is addressing all those of good will: "I address this heartfelt appeal to all the Catholic faithful, to all Christians and to all men and women of goodwill." The…...
Investing retirement in what matters most
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (804+ words) by John Sorce Special to The Leaven OVERLAND PARK " "Well-formed Catholic teachers are the heart of our schools." That quote from Father Bill Bruning, pastor at Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish in Overland Park, best describes the role of…...
Leaven celebrates country's 250th by honoring ancestors in the faith
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (433+ words) by Therese Horvat Special to The Leaven KANSAS CITY, Kan. " As the grandson of Mexican immigrants and as a pastor who has served multiple parishes with deep ethnic roots, Father Peter Jaramillo, SSA, has a unique perspective on the contributions…...
Veteran investigator joins chancery leadership
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (962+ words) KANSAS CITY, Kan. " The past 16 years have prepared Kevin Cronister well to take on a brand-new position at the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas: the director of ministerial standards. "The most attractive thing to me about this role is…...
Educator and dog lover, Sister Mary Jo Coyle, SCL, dies
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (381+ words) LEAVENWORTH " Sister Mary Jo Coyle, 94, a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth for 70 years, died May 19. Born Mary Josephine (Jo) Coyle on Feb. 11, 1932, in Kansas City, Kansas, she was the daughter of Joseph Francis and Mary Agatha (n'e Ronayne) Coyle. Mary…...
With focus on Sacred Heart, bishops make moves to strengthen Church's mission at spring assembly
2+ week, 3+ day ago (843+ words) by Peter Jesserer Smith (OSV'News) " At their spring assembly in Orlando, Florida, the U. S. bishops focused on strengthening the Church's mission and addressing challenges while keeping the Sacred Heart of Jesus as the key to personal and public transformation in focus....
Child protection charter an 'ongoing project' committed to justice, say USCCB leaders
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1156+ words) by Gina Christian OSV News OSV News: During the plenary discussions, you made clear the charter must remain focused on child protection, and not take on the issue of adult protection. Why did you feel it was so important to…...
Behind the scenes: Benedictine alumni play special role in World Cup
2+ week, 6+ day ago (925+ words) KANSAS CITY, Kan. " It sounds like a logistical nightmare, organizing a city to host one of the biggest events in its history. But for Maria Tretinyak and Anna Zacharias, it is a job they delight in putting on their resumes....
History of the World Cup
2+ week, 6+ day ago (156+ words) The FIFA World Cup is an international soccer tournament where teams compete in what has become one of the most-watched sporting events in the world. The first World Cup was held in 1930 in Uruguay and included teams from just 13 countries....