• Sign up for The Leaven’s email newsletter!
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
The Leaven Catholic NewspaperThe official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
  • News
    • Local
    • Nation
    • World
    • Vatican
  • Decrees
  • Contributors
    • Vincent Anch
    • Vince Cascone
    • Brad Heidrick
    • Lisa McKelvey
    • Greg Mies
    • Deacon Dana Nearmyer
    • Debra Niesen
    • Michael Podrebarac
    • Joshua Ruoff
    • Deacon Bill Scholl
    • Lauren Solidum
    • Deacon Leon Suprenant
    • Chuck Weber
  • En Español
  • Extras
    • Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
    • Archives
      • Regular Issues
      • Special Issues
    • Calendar
    • Kids Chronicles
    • Listen to the Issue
    • Parish Directory
  • Classifieds
    • Place an Ad
  • Subscribe
    • Archdiocesan Parishioners
    • No Parish/Outside the Archdiocese
    • Buy Extra Issues
    • Change of Address
    • Unsubscribe
  • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • Anniversary Notices
    • Eagle Scout Notices
    • Story Ideas

Latest Articles

Local • Religious life

Dominican motherhouse in Great Bend to close by the end of the year

April 17, 2026
Add Comment
Contributors • Ordained to serve

Opening the Scriptures leads to an encounter with Jesus

April 17, 2026
Add Comment
Contributors • Life matters

Not every family is called to foster; they are called to help

April 17, 2026
Add Comment
World

At Cameroonian orphanage, Pope Leo tells children they can always find a friend in Jesus

April 16, 2026
Add Comment
Nation

Court hears lawsuit on Illinois law mandating pro-life doctors, centers give abortion referrals

April 15, 2026
Add Comment
Nation • Vatican

Church leaders, politicians denounce Trump’s online attack against pope

April 14, 2026
Add Comment
Nation

Minnesota butter sculptor brings skills to NCEA convention, enshrines pope in the dairy staple

April 13, 2026
Add Comment
World

A life that points beyond the tomb: Mother reflects on son’s faith as sainthood cause opens

April 10, 2026
Add Comment
Nation

Dioceses, parishes take up Pope Leo’s call to pray for peace, plan vigils for April 11

April 10, 2026
Add Comment
Vatican

Pope Leo praises ceasefire as ‘genuine hope,’ presses for dialogue, peace

April 9, 2026
Add Comment
Older Entries
Newer Entries

Listen to the Issue

Listen to the Leaven

Stay Connected

Recent Issue

Read the latest issue

Vatican News

Copyright © 2026 The Leaven Catholic Newspaper