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December 9, 2019 at 7:05 PM

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December 7, 2019 at 12:01 PM

NCR Weekend Edition: Dec. 7-8, 2019

NCR wishes you a light-filled Christmasby Tom RobertsNCR Connections: "Light is not so much what you directly see as that by which you see everything else." With gratitude to Franciscan Fr. Richard Rohr for that beautiful line from his latest book, it seems a fitting frame for the season and for the…

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December 6, 2019 at 1:03 PM

Editorial: If a little Catholic confusion exists, maybe it is a blessing

Editorial: If a little Catholic confusion exists, maybe it is a blessingby NCR Editorial StaffWe say: Despite the displays of disdain for Francis, there should not be anything confusing about this papacy's embrace of those whose lives might fall outside some perceived ideal. Featured Advertisers …

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December 4, 2019 at 7:03 PM

Editorial: Bishops need to recognize their own checkered history

Editorial: Bishops need to recognize their own checkered historyby NCR Editorial StaffWe say: In the short time since the church formalized a process for bishops to investigate other bishops' misconduct, we are finding out that process has had, to put it mildly, its hiccups. Featured Advertisers …

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December 4, 2019 at 4:34 PM

We're on the same journey

Dear Reader, Yesterday was Giving Tuesday. I wrote asking you to help NCR advance the values of peace and justice in the public forum through our solid, independent journalism. You responded with the generosity that's so typical of our NCR readers. Today I write to say…

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December 3, 2019 at 2:09 PM

Nonprofit opens door to Catholic schools for NYC's low-income students

Nonprofit opens door to Catholic schools for NYC's low-income studentsby Jesse RemediosThose close to the organization Student Sponsor Partners say its high success rate points to both the power of effective mentorship and the continued relevancy of Catholic education. Featured Advertisers A tra…

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December 3, 2019 at 12:36 PM

Let's advance peace and justice in the public forum

Dear NCR supporter,   On this Giving Tuesday, please consider a donation to NCR.  We need your support.  Your generosity expands our mission, increases our reach, and helps us to serve you better.    I like this day. It's still a relatively new phenomenon. It's a day…

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December 2, 2019 at 7:06 PM

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December 2, 2019 at 1:10 PM

New NCR podcast about Kings Bay Plowshares 7 - Trials of Nonviolence Episode 1: 'We come in peace'

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November 30, 2019 at 9:06 PM

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November 28, 2019 at 12:07 PM

NCR Weekend Edition for Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2019

In 'The Two Popes,' an imagined conversation expresses a universal need for toleranceby Sr. Rose PacatteThough the new film about a series of encounters between Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis is largely fictional, it deals well with church history, the papacy, the mysteries of faith and communio…

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November 27, 2019 at 3:07 PM

NCR Connections: Thomas Doyle traces the disintegration of clerical/hierarchical culture

Thomas Doyle traces the disintegration of clerical/hierarchical cultureby Tom RobertsNCR Connections: The clergy sexual abuse crisis "is evidence of a profound contradiction that reaches to the foundational core of the institutional church," he told a Gonzaga University audience. Featured Advertiser…

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November 25, 2019 at 7:03 PM

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November 25, 2019 at 1:08 PM

Philadelphia 11 reunion recalls ministry of pioneering women priests

Philadelphia 11 reunion recalls ministry of pioneering women priestsby Darlene O'DellIn 1974, they became the first women ordained to the Episcopal priesthood in the U.S. This November, five of them gathered again to celebrate the life of one of their own, Alison Cheek, who died Sept. 1. Featured Ad…

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November 23, 2019 at 12:01 PM

NCR Weekend Edition: Nov. 23-24, 2019

The Amazon synod shows the way forward for the US churchby Tom RobertsNCR Connections: "What can we do?" is a question we at NCR most encounter, if "they" at the top don't want to do anything and don't want you to do anything. But what if one of "them" is asking the same question? Inspired by Americ…

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November 22, 2019 at 12:02 PM

Editorial: The failed leadership of US bishops is clear

Editorial: The failed leadership of US bishops is clearby NCR Editorial StaffWe say: The U.S. bishops probably constitute one of the most resistant episcopal audiences Pope Francis faces in the global church. Nor are they listening to the needs of their flock at home. Featured Advertisers Join S…

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November 21, 2019 at 2:04 PM

Home for a visit, a year after leaving the church

Home for a visit, a year after leaving the churchby Melinda HennebergerA couple things I have learned this last year: I'm not going to become an Episcopalian, or anything else, for one thing because Catholicism gives you a whole way of looking at the world, seen and unseen, that it's far too late to…

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November 20, 2019 at 2:04 PM

The jazz writer: Jason Berry's quest to understand the place where he's from

The jazz writer: Jason Berry's quest to understand the place where he's fromby Tom RobertsFor over four decades, Jason Berry has offered readers a mix of his intense examination of the ugliest side of Catholic reality and the soul-restoring gumbo of Louisiana life, particularly his hometown New Orle…

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November 18, 2019 at 7:05 PM

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November 18, 2019 at 12:02 PM

US-Mexico border sees surge in African migrants, who face limited options

US-Mexico border sees surge in African migrants, who face limited optionsby Sarah SalvadoreConflicts, instability and other factors are driving more Africans to the United States via Latin America. But advocates say that border authorities' crackdown on migration is hindering travel north. Featured …

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November 16, 2019 at 12:02 PM

NCR Weekend Edition: Nov. 16-17, 2019

'Waves' is an epic of contemporary American middle-class familyby Sr. Rose PacatteWritten and directed by Trey Edward Shults, the new film is a visual and aural epic that shows how an African-American family struggles to find the grace in their lives amid struggles, bad choices and life itself. Two …

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November 15, 2019 at 3:08 PM

Bishops' meeting reveals division over how to influence political debate

Bishops' meeting reveals division over how to influence political debateby Heidi SchlumpfThe most intense discussion during the U.S. bishops' Nov. 11-13 meeting concerned whether opposition to abortion is the "preeminent" issue. Others called for attention to immigration and the environment. Feature…

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November 15, 2019 at 12:01 AM

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Greetings,More than 3,000 readers like you have joined NCR Forward, our digital membership program. These members have stepped up to guarantee NCRonline.org will remain open and available to readers around the world.An NCR Forward member in Springwood, NSW, Australia, …

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November 14, 2019 at 1:04 PM

In new play, conservative Catholics find a voice, and nuance

In new play, conservative Catholics find a voice, and nuanceby Sarah SalvadoreWill Arbery's play, Heroes of the Fourth Turning, is an emotional rollercoaster that tells the story of four young Catholic conservative friends who meet years after graduation to celebrate their beloved professor's appoin…

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November 12, 2019 at 12:02 PM

In Japan, Francis might be at odds with government on nuclear power, peace

In Japan, Francis might be at odds with government on nuclear power, peaceby Joshua J. McElweePotential sensitive issues include the government's plan to restart Japan's nuclear power generation capability, and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's attempts to revise the postwar pacifist constitution. Feature…

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November 11, 2019 at 12:03 PM

Nigeria's interfaith council fosters peaceful Christian-Muslim relations

Nigeria's interfaith council fosters peaceful Christian-Muslim relationsby Patrick EgwuSince 1999, an interfaith council of 50 Muslim and Christian members has been providing a forum for interreligious dialogue in Nigeria to diffuse tensions and build trust in a nation with a history of conflict and…

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November 9, 2019 at 12:02 PM

NCR Weekend Edition: Nov. 9-10, 2019

Artist William Kelly and new documentary ask: Can art stop a bullet?by Sr. Rose PacatteWilliam Kelly is a peace activist who contributes to social transformation through the art he creates. A recent work provides the framework for the documentary "Can Art Stop a Bullet: The Big Picture." Bishop McEl…

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November 7, 2019 at 1:03 PM

Editorial: Genuine dialogue takes church into unscripted territory

Editorial: Genuine dialogue takes church into unscripted territoryby NCR Editorial StaffWe say: The no-holds-barred conversation that Pope Francis has introduced in the synod process requires trust and, while stirring up opposition, also raises expectations. Featured Advertisers Give your loved …

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November 6, 2019 at 7:02 PM

Francis pontificate 'a place of spiritual combat,' claims papal biographer

Francis pontificate 'a place of spiritual combat,' claims papal biographerby Peter FeuerherdThough Pope Francis remains popular with Catholics in the pew, a well-funded opposition comprised largely of ecclesial elites are fighting his agenda, said Austen Ivereigh in a talk at Fordham University to p…

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November 5, 2019 at 8:47 PM

Catholics call Trump's move from Paris agreement "unconscionable'

Catholics call Trump's move from Paris climate deal 'unconscionable'by Brian RoeweCatholic Relief Services, Sisters of Mercy and Franciscan Action Network were among the groups to condemn the administration as it formally began the process to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris accord. Featured Adverti…

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November 5, 2019 at 1:04 PM

LA's Gomez could be a 'bridge' if elected bishops' conference president

LA's Gomez could be a 'bridge' if elected bishops' conference presidentby Heidi Schlumpf If, as expected, the U.S. bishops elect Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez to head their national conference, he would be the first Latino and the first Opus Dei priest in the role. Featured Advertisers Give…

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November 4, 2019 at 7:06 PM

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November 4, 2019 at 2:05 PM

Evangelizing young 'nones' is Bishop Robert Barron's brand

Evangelizing young 'nones' is Bishop Robert Barron's brandby Don ClemmerBarron's Word on Fire gave him experience to bring to chairing the U.S. bishops' evangelization committee — though some say the Los Angeles auxiliary bishop's approach is more about apologetics. Featured Advertisers Give you…

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November 2, 2019 at 11:01 AM

NCR Weekend Edition: Nov. 2-3, 2019

'Rehumanize' conference explores exits from violent systemsby Don ClemmerA non-profit that stands against all forms of aggressive violence hosted a event with an unorthodox range of programming that explicitly invoked Cardinal Joseph Bernardin's "seamless garment" articulation of a consistent ethic …

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November 1, 2019 at 12:16 PM

Mary Gautier, retiring from CARA, knows nostalgia is no match for data

Mary Gautier, retiring from CARA, knows nostalgia is no match for databy John GehringMary Gautier, senior researcher at the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA), has spent two decades explaining the Catholic Church to itself, using social science. Among church officials, academics an…

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October 31, 2019 at 12:03 PM

San Francisco priests voice frustrations with Cordileone at convocation

San Francisco priests voice frustrations with Cordileone at convocationby Dan Morris-YoungLaid bare, participants said, were tensions over muddy communications, lack of consultation, low clergy morale, unilateral initiatives by Archbishop Cordileone, and his embrace of "a pre-Vatican II church." Fea…

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October 30, 2019 at 6:16 PM

Introducing NCR's climate change initiative, EarthBeat

Hello NCR readers! Today, NCR launched our major climate change intiative, EarthBeat. You can read more about the project in the welcome message from NCR CEO/President Thomas C. Fox, linked below. The first major story comes from longtime NCR staff writer Brian Roewe, who has been covering environme…

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October 29, 2019 at 11:02 AM

Soul Seeing column: Lazarus at our gate

Lazarus at our gateby Pauline HoveySoul Seeing: I wonder what Jesus' parable would be about the poor outside our gate in the 21st century. What would he say about causing more harm to those who have suffered so much already? Featured Advertisers A traditional dark old-style flavorful cake, fille…

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October 28, 2019 at 6:02 PM

On Catholic women deacons, San Diego's McElroy is 'in favor of it'

On Catholic women deacons, San Diego's McElroy is 'in favor of it'by Joshua J. McElweeNCR interview: "Women should be invited into every ministry or activity we have that's not doctrinally precluded," said Bishop Robert McElroy, one of three U.S. bishops at the Oct. 6-27 Amazon synod. Featured Adver…

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October 28, 2019 at 12:04 PM

From Global Sisters Report: Prayer strengthens sisters' ministries and awareness of God's presence

Prayer strengthens sisters' ministries and awareness of God's presenceby The Life PanelistsThe Life - This month, panelists reflected in a personal way about their prayer life and its effect on the rest of their lives, especially their ministries, such as retreat direction, political activism, teach…

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October 26, 2019 at 7:16 PM

Amazon synod calls for married priests, pope to reopen women deacons commission

Amazon synod calls for married priests, pope to reopen women deacons commissionby Joshua J. McElwee, Brian RoeweThe Synod of Bishops for the Amazon has called on Pope Francis to allow for the priestly ordination of married men on a regional basis to address a lack of ministers across the nine-nation…

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October 26, 2019 at 11:01 AM

NCR Weekend Edition: October 26-27, 2019

On capitalism, women, the Amazon — a world of Catholic conversationsby Tom RobertsNCR Connections: Through five years of reporting, NCR makes the case that something unusual has developed in the church in the U.S., influencing the conversation on Catholic social teaching and economics. The moths hav…

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October 25, 2019 at 12:04 PM

Editorial: Money shapes the US Catholic narrative

Editorial: Money shapes the US Catholic narrativeby NCR Editorial StaffWe say: The Catholic Church in the U.S. is for sale. Money provides individuals and groups entrée to the highest levels of church leadership and affords others an inordinately large say in church affairs. Featured Advertisers …

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October 24, 2019 at 11:03 AM

After 30 years, theologian says martyrs' work continues in El Salvador; El Salvador sisters see hope, work for change in a still-violent society

After 30 years, theologian says martyrs' work continues in El Salvadorby Chris HerlingerJesuit Fr. Jon Sobrino remembers his mentor, Fr. Ignacio Ellacuría, and other colleagues who were killed at the University of Central America in El Salvador by the army 30 years ago. The country's problems persis…

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October 23, 2019 at 4:21 PM

Editorial: Desecration of Amazonian mother statues was a racist act

Editorial: Desecration of Amazonian mother statues was a racist actby NCR Editorial StaffWe say: In the Amazon, as elsewhere, symbols of faith arise from indigenous culture. The desecration of these symbols in Rome, apparently by ecclesial thugs, was a despicable act and should be condemned by all. …

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October 23, 2019 at 1:03 PM

NCR in the Amazon: Locals await the synod's decisions; a gracious overnight with an indigenous Catholic family

Catholics in the Amazon await the synod's decisionsby Mary Jo McConahayPeople in the Amazon region are hoping that the synod will recognize that the more that Amazon residents can control their own resources, and the young are encouraged to stay and carry on traditions of preserving an ecologically …

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October 22, 2019 at 11:02 AM

Prolonged GM strike stirs faith community to help neighbors

Prolonged GM strike stirs faith community to help neighborsby Don ClemmerA Catholic chaplain at the Fort Wayne General Motors plant talks about her roles as both afflicted and comforter, and the evangelical churches mobilize to help the workers who have been on strike since Sept. 15. Featured Advert…

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October 21, 2019 at 6:55 PM

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October 21, 2019 at 11:03 AM

South African sisters address violence against migrant women

South African sisters address violence against migrant womenby Doreen AjiamboSouth Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa said that gender-based violence had increased during xenophobic attacks that began Sept. 1 and targeted foreign-owned businesses in and around Johannesburg. That month, the Southern …

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October 18, 2019 at 12:03 PM

Play portrays post-war friendship of hero priest and jailed Nazi

Play portrays post-war friendship of hero priest and jailed Naziby Retta BlaneyBased on actual events, "Kingfishers Catch Fire" centers on the soul-saving relationship between two World War II enemies. The popular play resonates amid the real-life rise of anti-Semitism. Featured Advertisers Join…

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