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Indiana Catholic shares story of his life-changing bond with friend who is now Pope Leo

‘Change of era’ prompts Catholic University of America to launch new degrees in AI

Supreme Court allows Trump to end deportation protections for 500,000 CHNV migrants

Archbishop Shawn McKnight installed as fifth archbishop of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

New archbishop calls for unity during vespers service

Archbishop McKnight reflects on his years leading the Diocese of Jefferson City

Parents set the tone for the faith in Shawn McKnight’s formative years

Responding to the call

Colleagues describe a leader with a brilliant mind but a shepherd’s heart

Listening, coresponsibility, and focus on mission characterize archbishop’s leadership style

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