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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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Vatican

Pope speaks on U.S. gun violence, abortion debate, retirement rumors

July 12, 2022

Local • Value Them Both

‘Jesus never promised us easy’

July 11, 2022

Nation

Do findings of two new polls show the path where America is headed?

July 11, 2022

World

Mexican bishops call for day of prayer against crippling violence

July 11, 2022

Local • Value Them Both

Statement from the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas on Ascension vandalism

July 10, 2022