US EditionPope Francis appoints new archbishop for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
- Pope Francis named Shawn McKnight as the new archbishop for Kansas City on April 8, succeeding Archbishop Naumann.
- Naumann submitted his resignation to Pope Francis in June 2024 because he reached the mandatory retirement age of 75.
- McKnight, previously bishop of Jefferson City since 2018, will be formally introduced at a Kansas City press conference.
- McKnight stated, "My heart is filled with gratitude for the faithful of the Diocese of Jefferson City," in a released statement.
- McKnight's installation as archbishop is scheduled for May 27; he will remain in Jefferson City for seven more weeks.
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Pope appoints new archbishop for the archdiocese - The Leavenworth Times
Staff report Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Shawn McKnight as the fifth archbishop and 12th bishop of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Archbishop-designate… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Pope appoints new archbishop for the archdiocese appeared first on The Leavenworth Times.
Pope Francis appoints the Most Reverend Shawn McKnight as Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas - Boonville Daily News
This morning, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, announced he has named the Most Reverend Shawn McKnight, S.Th.D., as the fifth archbishop of Kansas City in… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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Catholic TelegraphBishop Shawn McKnight tapped to follow Naumann as archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas
The Vatican on April 8, 2025, announced Pope Francis’ choice of Bishop Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Missouri, as the next archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas. / Credit: Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas Vatican City... [...]
Bishop McKnight tapped to follow Naumann as archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas
The Vatican on April 8, 2025, announced Pope Francis’ choice of Bishop Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Missouri, as the next archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas. / Credit: Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas Vatican City, Apr 8, 2025 / 10:10 am (CNA). The Vatican on Tuesday announced Pope Francis’ choice of Bishop Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Missouri, as the next archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas, following the re…
Pope Francis appoints Shawn McKnight as Archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Diocese's current bishop has been chosen as the next archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas. On Tuesday, Pope Francis announced Shawn McKnight of the Jefferson City Diocese has been appointed as the fifth Archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas. McKnight will be introduced during a press conference in Kansas City, Kansas, starting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday. McKnight will remain as head of the Diocese of Jefferson Ci…
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