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The official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

Nation

‘Etched in our minds’: Bishops offer Masses, reflections on landmark anniversary of 9/11 attacks

September 10, 2026

Local • Parishes

For Leawood parish, it’s ‘all hands on deck’ at St. Mary’s Food Kitchen

September 4, 2026

Archdiocese • Local

Archbishop announces changes to The Leaven

September 4, 2026

by Archbishop Shawn McKnight

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Pope: At WYD 2023, be open to other cultures

January 23, 2023

Nation

‘We are not yet done’: March for Life holds first national event after overturn of Roe v. Wade

January 22, 2023

Nation

First National Prayer Vigil for Life post-Roe calls Catholics to bring God’s love into ’empty spaces’

January 20, 2023

Vatican

Italian publisher releases book of essays by retired Pope Benedict

January 20, 2023

Archdiocese • Local

Archbishop Naumann challenges pro-lifers to evangelize through friendship

January 20, 2023