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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 asks families to take a small step toward greater holiness

June 23, 2022

Nation

Court: Tuition program excluding religious schools is unconstitutional

June 22, 2022

Vatican

Strength can be found in frailty of old age, pope says

June 22, 2022

Vatican

World free of nuclear weapons is necessary, possible, pope says

June 21, 2022

Nation

Justice Department urged to address violent attacks on pro-life centers

June 20, 2022