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September 7, 2019 at 11:01 AM

NCR Weekend Edition: September 7-8, 2019

Southern California Catholics to unite in Mass for immigrantsby Alejandra Molina, Religion News ServiceCatholics across Southern California are being called to pray for immigrants at a special Mass on Sept. 7. Editorial: Don't ignore prophets who call out against nuclear weaponsby NCR Editorial Staf…
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September 6, 2019 at 1:07 PM

Cardinal Tobin leads hundreds of Catholics in protest against ICE in Newark

Cardinal Tobin leads hundreds of Catholics in protest against ICE in Newarkby Sarah SalvadoreOver 400 participants — priests, nuns, activists and laypeople — on Wednesday in Newark, New Jersey, protested the "inhumane treatment" and detention of children and families at U.S. immigration centers. Fea…
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September 4, 2019 at 12:04 PM

Images in conversation: 'Power Couples' exhibit shows symbolism in pairs

Images in conversation: 'Power Couples' exhibit shows symbolism in pairsby Menachem WeckerArt: The exhibit "Power Couples" at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts focuses on the diptych or pendant, a centuries-old format that uncovers meaning through juxtaposing two pictures. Featured Advertisers Save 5…
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September 3, 2019 at 8:02 PM

Cardinal-elect was a Francis bishop before Francis

Cardinal-elect was a Francis bishop before Francisby Tom RobertsWhen Pope Francis announced 13 new cardinals this week, the name that really jumped out at me was Bishop Alvaro Ramazzini of Huehuetenango, with whom I spent a day during a reporting trip to Guatemala in 2013. Featured Advertisers S…
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September 3, 2019 at 12:04 PM

Mass shootings spur moves toward preparedness in churches, schools

Mass shootings spur moves toward preparedness in churches, schoolsby Don ClemmerSecurity experts say Catholic institutions can implement safety measures that enhance Catholic values — like warmly welcoming the stranger who walks into Mass or even knowing how to tend to the wounded. Featured Advertis…
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August 31, 2019 at 1:02 PM

NCR Weekend Edition: Aug. 31-Sept.1, 2019

Recalling the harrowing trip to and across the border as a childby Rhina Guidos, Catholic News ServiceIn 1990, Bessy Jovel traveled across three countries, sometimes on foot, sometimes in cargo trucks, sleeping in stuffy warehouses and banana fields, hungry and sweaty, en route to the border with he…
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August 30, 2019 at 11:03 AM

NCR Connections: Polls can't capture our understanding of the Eucharist

Polls can't capture our understanding of the Eucharistby Tom RobertsNCR Connections: I'll give pollsters a break in the case where they were asking Catholics about the Eucharist and the real presence. This isn't "Do you like Donald or Hillary?" Yet the reality is far more complex and genuinely edify…
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August 30, 2019 at 11:02 AM

Season of Creation spotlights threats to biodiversity

Season of Creation spotlights threats to biodiversityby Brian RoeweWildfires rage in the Amazon rainforest and other parts of the globe. Up to one million species face extinction, in large part due to human activities. This has formed the backdrop for the annual Season of Creation, timely tuned this…
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August 28, 2019 at 12:02 PM

Editorial: 'The 1619 Project' is landmark truth telling

Editorial: 'The 1619 Project' is landmark truth tellingby NCR Editorial StaffWe say: Whatever the forces propelling it, "The 1619 Project" leaps light years ahead of the normal considerations of race in the United States, not through analysis or speculation about causes or wishes about what might be…
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August 27, 2019 at 12:04 PM

Brebeuf athletes banned from some Catholic events as Jesuits appeal decree

Brebeuf athletes banned from some Catholic events as Jesuits appeal decreeby Catherine M. OdellTwo Indianapolis high schools caught in summer controversy with Archbishop Charles Thompson about firing — or not firing — gay teachers start up the school year with a new status quo. Featured Advertisers …
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August 26, 2019 at 6:04 PM

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August 26, 2019 at 12:03 PM

German church hosts Maximilian Kolbe mass at Auschwitz

German church hosts Maximilian Kolbe mass at Auschwitz by Zita Ballinger FletcherArchbishop Ludwig Schick honored the Franciscan priest who was killed by Nazis, saying that his life and writings shows that God "gives to all people, races and nations equal dignity and equal rights." Featured Advertis…
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August 24, 2019 at 11:01 AM

NCR Weekend Edition: August 24-25, 2019

Bono and Guggi: A friendship based on art, punk rock and Jesusby Cathleen Falsani, Religion News Service"Myself and Bono, we weren't like the other kids in the street and we knew we weren't," Guggi told Religion News Service recently during "My Cup Overflows," an exhibit of his new works at Arcane S…
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August 23, 2019 at 12:04 PM

'Ad orientem' tussles turn on matters of community, liturgical diversity

'Ad orientem' tussles turn on matters of community, liturgical diversityby Don ClemmerWhen a New Mexico bishop recently announced that he would celebrate cathedral Masses with his back to the people, his words acknowledged contention over liturgy that's been going on since Vatican II. Featured Adver…
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August 22, 2019 at 12:01 PM

Ignatian Solidarity Network educates, inspires young immigration activists

Ignatian Solidarity Network educates, inspires young immigration activistsby John GehringA three-day training, the Ignatian Justice Summit focused on helping students become more effective advocates for immigrants on their campuses and in local and national policies, is coordinated by Ignatian Solid…
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August 21, 2019 at 12:03 PM

Ministerial exception often protects church employers from lawsuits over firings

Ministerial exception often protects church employers from lawsuits over firingsby Peter FeuerherdFor church workers who feel that they have been treated unfairly, a legal doctrine known as the ministerial exception offers their employers a legal way out of liability.  Featured Advertisers Speci…
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August 19, 2019 at 12:03 PM

Church in Poland continues confrontation with the LGBTQ community

Church in Poland continues confrontation with the LGBTQ communityby Jonathan LuxmooreOn the 75th anniversary of Poland's uprising against the Nazis, Krakow Archbishop Marek Jedraszewski denounced LGBTQ campaigners, who have been staging controversial equality marches across Poland. Featured Advertis…
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August 17, 2019 at 11:01 AM

NCR Weekend Edition: August 17-18, 2019

El Paso response to violence called an 'outpouring of love'by Pauline Hovey"El Paso, you have inspired us," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott told the crowd. "We have watched in awe at the outpouring of compassion of this community." While migrants wait on the border, sisters in Mexico welcome them daily to th…
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August 16, 2019 at 11:03 AM

New decision could impact family-based asylum claims

New decision could impact family-based asylum claimsby Brian RoeweThe meaning of family is at the center of a controversial decision by U.S. Attorney General William Barr that Catholic immigration lawyers say could impact thousands of asylum seekers claiming persecution due to family membership. Fea…
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August 15, 2019 at 6:03 PM

Four New England states launch third-party reporting system for bishops

Four New England states launch third-party reporting system for bishopsby Heidi SchlumpfThe bishops of the Boston Province — which includes the Boston Archdiocese and dioceses in four states: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine — have announced a third-party reporting system for complain…
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August 15, 2019 at 12:03 PM

From Bay Area, volunteers head to El Paso: 'Time for Catholics to be Catholic'

From Bay Area, volunteers head to El Paso: 'Time for Catholics to be Catholic'by Dan Morris-YoungThe Field Hospital: San Francisco volunteers traveled to El Paso in July to serve refugees at Annunciation House. That team was the first, and the project plans more, with a roster drawn in by bulletin a…
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August 14, 2019 at 12:16 PM

Do Catholics 'actually' believe in the Real Presence?

Do Catholics 'actually' believe in the Real Presence?by Heidi SchlumpfExperts suggest that while not all Catholics may understand the history and nuances of teaching on the Real Presence and transubstantiation, many of them "get it" on a more general level. Featured Advertisers Save 30% on Monks…
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August 13, 2019 at 10:02 AM

NCR Connections: 'Both sides' is a lie that enables white nationalism, threatens Latinos

'Both sides' is a lie that enables white nationalism, threatens Latinosby Tom RobertsNCR Connections: The Theology en la Plaza essay "Hate is not welcome aquí" is the plea of four writers that we look carefully and acknowledge the depth of what is occurring all around us. Featured Advertisers Sa…
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August 12, 2019 at 12:04 PM

In Nigeria's overcrowded prisons, Catholic group frees inmates through free legal services

In Nigeria's overcrowded prisons, Catholic group frees inmates through free legal servicesby Patrick EgwuNigerian prison conditions have been described as deplorable, and the number of inmates awaiting trial is high. The Catholic Institute for Development, Justice and Peace regularly visits the four…
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August 10, 2019 at 11:01 AM

NCR Weekend Edition: Aug. 10-11, 2019

A community of 'co-sufferers': navigating grief in the social media ageby Paul O'Donnell, Religion News ServiceOur age of nonstop communication has brought an array of resources, online and off, for those who wrestle with suffering and loss, and people are employing new ways to support each other wh…
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August 9, 2019 at 1:04 PM

Hate is not welcome aqui

Hate is not welcome aquiby Arturo J. Bañuelas, M.T. Dávila, Miguel Diaz, Carmen Nanko-FernándezWe write as the authors of Theology en la Plaza — en conjunto, united in prophetic rage and graced by the resilience of nuestra gente. As preachers and teachers and theologians, words are our business and …
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August 8, 2019 at 12:03 PM

Jesuit justice warrior reflects on mission with Latino communities

Jesuit justice warrior reflects on mission with Latino communitiesby Robert McCabeJesuit Fr. Jack Podsiadlo is retiring after decades of groundbreaking work in Latino ministry, first at New York's Nativity Mission Center and, more recently, at the Latino Leadership Institute in Richmond, Virginia. F…
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August 7, 2019 at 12:04 PM

New Pax Christi presidents look to elevate church's nonviolence teachings

New Pax Christi presidents look to elevate church's nonviolence teachingsby Joshua J. McElweeFrench Bishop Marc Stenger and Kenyan Sr. Teresia Wamuyu Wachira have been elected to the shared leadership of the global Catholic peace organization Pax Christi International. Featured Advertisers Save …
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August 6, 2019 at 8:36 PM

Editorial: American carnage, revisited

Editorial: American carnage, revisitedby NCR Editorial StaffWe say: When a mass murderer uses the same language as the president, it becomes a moral issue. This time is different, and church leaders should recognize it. Dayton Catholics see need to spur action from mass shootingby Don ClemmerThe com…
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August 5, 2019 at 6:04 PM

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August 5, 2019 at 11:03 AM

Francis to visit three African nations, each one dealing with tensions

Francis to visit three African nations, each one dealing with tensionsby Joshua J. McElweePope Francis is preparing to make only his second visit to sub-Saharan Africa next month, and it appears that it could be one of the most politically delicate among his previous 30 trips abroad. Featured Advert…
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August 3, 2019 at 11:01 AM

NCR Weekend Edition: August 3-4, 2019

Alabama churches part of city's 200-year history of slavery, civil rightsby Adelle M. Banks, Religion News ServiceAs the nation marks the 400th anniversary of the forced arrival of Africans in Virginia — and Alabama has its bicentennial — a walk through Montgomery's streets reveals the legacy of sla…
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August 2, 2019 at 7:01 PM

NCR is moving Forward

Greetings, Reader. Every week, thousands of people like you visit NCRonline, a site they rely on for the latest in independent Catholic news. We are committed to keeping our online journalism as open and available as possible, but to do that, we need the s…
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August 2, 2019 at 3:31 PM

At Napa, Lindsey Graham praises Trump, despite administration 'chaos'

At Napa, Lindsey Graham praises Trump, despite administration 'chaos'by Dan Morris-YoungAt the closing address of the ninth annual Napa Institute, Republican Sen. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina delivered an entertaining appeal for the reelection of President Donald Trump. Featured …
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August 2, 2019 at 11:02 AM

Pro-life Democrats reimagine future of their movement, party

Pro-life Democrats reimagine future of their movement, partyby Don ClemmerAbout 60 members of the national chapters of Democrats for Life of America met July 26-28 to discuss the future of the pro-life movement, particularly reaching the left-leaning millennial generation that is still surprisingly …
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July 31, 2019 at 3:16 PM

The political and faith journey of South Bend's 'Mayor Pete'

The political and faith journey of South Bend's 'Mayor Pete' by Catherine M. OdellPete Buttigieg, mayor of South Bend, Indiana, is the youngest of the Democratic presidential candidates. According to his pastor, "The person you see on TV is the same person I know. … He is who he appears to be." Feat…
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July 30, 2019 at 11:02 AM

Conservative group: Death penalty goes against conservative principles

Conservative group: Death penalty goes against conservative principlesby Jesse RemediosConservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty released a statement July 25 criticizing the federal reinstatement of capital punishment, arguing the practice goes against the fundamental principles of conservatis…
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July 29, 2019 at 11:02 AM

Rosie Castro talks about her Catholic faith, civic involvement and her sons

Rosie Castro talks about her Catholic faith, civic involvement and her sonsby Heidi SchlumpfMaria del Rosario "Rosie" Castro is the daughter of an immigrant and is a prominent Mexican American social justice and political activist in the San Antonio area. She also has been involved with Network, a n…
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July 28, 2019 at 5:06 AM

Explore more content from National Catholic Reporter

Dear Reader, I hope you enjoy receiving e-newsletters from NCR. We have many additional email offerings to keep you updated and inspired. You can browse emails and sign up here.Our most popular emails include: The Francis Chronicles: Sent twice each week, this emai…
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July 27, 2019 at 10:01 AM

NCR Weekend Edition: July 27-28, 2019

'The Visiting Room' creates connections for formerly incarcerated womenby Maria Benevento"The Visiting Room," a play written and performed by women who were in prison, is designed to break down barriers — starting with the "fourth wall" that separates performers from audience. Foster mother of more …
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July 26, 2019 at 8:16 PM

At Napa Institute, Cardinal Burke points out 'pervasive errors' in contemporary church teaching

At Napa Institute, Cardinal Burke points out 'pervasive errors' in contemporary church teachingby Dan Morris-YoungCatholic commentator George Weigel and high-profile papal critic Cardinal Raymond Burke exhorted the predominantly affluent Catholic assembly at the ninth annual Napa Institute to fight …
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July 26, 2019 at 10:01 AM

Abuse accuser wants Steubenville university to be accountable

Abuse accuser wants Steubenville university to be accountableby Jenn MorsonAn alumna of Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio has written an open letter saying she was sexually abused while a student there and that the school administration ignored her complaints. Featured Advertisers Mo…
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July 25, 2019 at 7:03 PM

After Mueller hearing, can Americans handle the truth?

After Mueller hearing, can Americans handle the truth?by NCR StaffWe say: Investigations will continue but are unlikely to result in impeachment. There remains the opportunity presented by the 2020 elections. Yet even that is foreboding, as Mueller noted during his testimony that Trump will be eligi…
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July 25, 2019 at 12:03 PM

Sainthood causes draw focus to black Catholics and need for justice

Sainthood causes draw focus to black Catholics and need for justiceby Don ClemmerPope Francis declared last month that Fr. Augustus Tolton lived a life of virtue; Tolton's cause has joined a number of U.S.-based causes that deal with racial issues in the country. Postulators see timely significance …
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July 24, 2019 at 11:01 AM

Sex abuse survivors' advocacy group wants two bishops blocked from ministry

Sex abuse survivors' advocacy group wants two bishops blocked from ministryby Brian RoeweThe Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) sent a letter July 5 to Kansas City-St. Joseph Bishop James Johnston requesting he use a new protocol created by U.S. bishops to block resigned Bishop Robe…
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July 23, 2019 at 12:31 PM

Climate should be 'a central priority' for US church, says Bishop McElroy

Climate should be 'a central priority' for US church, says Bishop McElroyby Brian RoeweNCR interview: "If we don't get this issue right, in the end none of the other issues are going to matter, because human dignity will have been destroyed as we know it if our planet is destroyed." Editorial: With …
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July 22, 2019 at 6:22 PM

An important message from NCR

Dear Reader, Last week we brought you an in-depth four-part series on EWTN from NCR national correspondent Heidi Schlumpf. Over the years EWTN has transformed from a television station devoted to personal piety into a well-funded media empire with global reach. This se…
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July 22, 2019 at 12:02 PM

With upcoming retirements, Francis could 'reorient' US bishops' conference

With upcoming retirements, Francis could 'reorient' US bishops' conferenceby Joshua J. McElweeA high number of bishops in dioceses across the country are reaching the traditional retirement age of 75. The unusual circumstance of such a grouping of openings gives the pope a unique chance to make a lo…
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July 20, 2019 at 11:01 AM

NCR Weekend Edition: July 20-21, 2019

Despite legal setbacks, Plowshares 7 hold to religious freedom defenseby Jesse Remedios"It was simply a religiously motivated, sacramental action," says Martha Hennessy, one of the seven who were arrested and charged for their anti-nuclear protest at a naval base last year. Nashville couple writes b…
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July 19, 2019 at 6:02 PM

NCR Connections: A sense of in between

A sense of in betweenby Tom RobertsNCR Connections: We live constantly, don't we, in that tension between authority and charism, between exuberant freedom and institutional necessities, between Francis at the moment of conversion and the Franciscan reality as it has played out over centuries. Featur…
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