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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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Crafting the funeral of a retired pope

January 4, 2023

Nation

‘A great athlete and a great Christian gentleman’: Catholic high school prays for Damar Hamlin

January 4, 2023

World

Pope Benedict’s 2008 U.S. Visit A Whirlwind With Timely, Pointed Messages

January 3, 2023

Nation

Foretaste of heaven: SEEK23 conference to draw thousands

January 3, 2023

Vatican

World’s Christians to be represented at Pope Benedict’s funeral

January 3, 2023