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The official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

Vatican

At Lourdes, a refuge for the ill, Pope Leo stands against assisted dying laws

September 28, 2026

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Nation

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen declared ‘Blessed’ at beatification Mass in St. Louis

September 25, 2026

Nation

What happens during a beatification?

September 23, 2026

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Church and state

Medicaid expansion is imperfect cure to health care challenge

November 22, 2019

in the beginning

In the beginning

Jesus’ anointing identifies him as the ‘Messiah’

November 22, 2019

Vocations corner

There is always a time and season for thanksgiving

November 22, 2019

Leaven Blog

Steppingstones to heaven

November 20, 2019

Local

Priest who once dreamed of majors now an MLB chaplain

November 19, 2019