Pope Francis accepts resignation of Archbishop Joseph Naumann

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Joseph Naumann, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.

Pope Francis has appointed Bishop W. Shawn McKnight, of Jefferson City, as his successor.

“As I embrace this new mission, I share both my gratitude for the Diocese of Jefferson City and my great hope for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas,” McKnight posted on social media. “I look forward to meeting the faithful of the archdiocese, learning from you, and walking together in the joy of the Gospel.”…

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