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June 22, 2020 at 11:05 AM

COVID-19 worsens danger, hardships that people face in conflict zones

COVID-19 worsens danger, hardships that people face in conflict zones by Chris Herlinger Sisters spoke to GSR about the burden and peril that the coronavirus pandemic adds to life in or near the conflict zones of South Sudan, Syria and Ukraine.   …

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June 20, 2020 at 11:02 AM

NCR Weekend Edition: June 20-21, 2020

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Amid pandemic, Holland's 'hidden' churches have an especially poignant messageby Menachem WeckerPerspective: In the Netherlands in the 16th century, public Catholic celebrations were banned and worship was restricted to churches sans identifiable façade…

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June 19, 2020 at 11:03 AM

Catholic groups push for EU reform after coronavirus crisis

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Catholic groups push for EU reform after coronavirus crisis by Jonathan LuxmooreCatholic organizations and leaders in Europe are urging governments to learn lessons from the coronavirus crisis and introduce far-reaching reforms to help those suffering ec…

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June 18, 2020 at 6:14 PM

NCR Connections: The debate about debate

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here The debate about debateby Heidi SchlumpfNCR Connections: What qualifies as the subject of legitimate debate in publications? Featured Advertisers Online Certificate and Master's Programs. 50% Tuition Waivers given to Faith-Based Leaders, Church Worke…

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June 18, 2020 at 1:56 PM

Priests, parishes share Viganò's letter to Trump

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Editor's note: This email is being resent to correct that Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò is not a cardinal. He is an archbishop.Priests, parishes share Viganò's letter to Trumpby Christopher WhiteAcross the country, priests have used their homilies, bull…

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June 18, 2020 at 12:08 PM

Priests, parishes share Viganò's letter to Trump

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Priests, parishes share Viganò's letter to Trumpby Christopher WhiteAcross the country, priests have used their homilies, bulletins and parish social media to promote Cardinal Viganò, who has been heralded by many right-wing Catholics as leading the resi…

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June 17, 2020 at 6:18 PM

Editorial: Knights finally waking up to organization's politicking

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Editorial: Knights finally waking up to organization's politickingby NCR Editorial StaffWe say: Baltimore Archbishop William Lori should respond to the petitioners' concerns about the Knights of Columbus' politicking and the organization's own history of…

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June 17, 2020 at 12:05 PM

New St. Louis archbishop connects with a pope who 'connects the dots'

New St. Louis archbishop connects with a pope who 'connects the dots'by Don ClemmerBishop Mitch Rozanski speaks to NCR the day after his appointment to St. Louis, sharing the perspective he brings to this latest assignment and how the church can follow Pope Francis in making the Gospel message clear…

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June 16, 2020 at 10:19 PM

An anti-racism reading list from NCR

A woman in Minneapolis looks at a memorial for George Floyd June 14. (CNS/Reuters/Eric Miller) An anti-racism reading list from NCR by Brittany Wilmes and Stephanie Yeagle We are living in fraught times. The novel coronavirus still ravages our ci…

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June 16, 2020 at 7:21 PM

Decrying Trump shrine visit, petition calls on Knights to address racist past

Decrying Trump shrine visit, petition calls on Knights to address racist pastby Sarah SalvadoreHundreds of Knights of Columbus members signed a petition urging chaplain Archbishop Lori to apologize for Trump's visit and asking the organization's leadership to commit to "healing and reconciliation wi…

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June 15, 2020 at 7:02 PM

Commentary: The church must make reparation for its role in slavery, segregation

The church must make reparation for its role in slavery, segregationby Shannen Dee WilliamsCommentary: The denial of the dignity and sanctity of Black life is a part of the DNA of this country. It is also a foundational sin of the American Catholic Church. Featured Advertisers Online Certificate…

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June 15, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Sponsored: The New Saints: Women Who Stood Out from the Crowd

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June 15, 2020 at 12:04 PM

Catholic school leaders prepare for pandemic future

Catholic school leaders prepare for pandemic futureby Peter FeuerherdStories about recent Catholic school closings caused some to wonder if the flurry of such actions over the past two months signaled an unexpected impact of the pandemic. Featured Advertisers Online Certificate and Master's Prog…

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June 13, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Decolonizing Faith and Society column: We need to embody a blues hope

We need to embody a blues hopeby Alex MikulichDecolonizing Faith and Society: Embracing a blues hope means making a decision to stand with and for every black and brown person in America. It means crying out to God with people yearning for freedom and justice. Featured Advertisers Online Certifi…

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June 13, 2020 at 11:02 AM

NCR weekend edition, June 13-14, 2020

'Corpus Christi' film: Each of us is a priest of Godby Judith KellyReview: "Corpus Christi" is an intriguing Polish film, directed by Jan Komasa, about the warehousing of human goodness. A look at a home for the elderly in Kenya during pandemicby Doreen AjiamboCheshire Home for the Elderly in the Ka…

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June 12, 2020 at 11:31 AM

More outdoor Catholic weddings could be pandemic trend

More outdoor Catholic weddings could be pandemic trendby Gina CilibertoCOVID-19 has thrown engaged couples' wedding plans into disarray. Could getting married outdoors help people feel more socially distanced and safe, versus being inside a church? Some dioceses think so. Featured Advertisers On…

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June 11, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Brazilian bishops resist government push to reopen as infections rise

Brazilian bishops resist government push to reopen as infections riseby Eduardo Campos LimaPresident Jair Bolsonaro's administration has never imposed a nationwide quarantine, and coronavirus cases have continued to grow. But for Brazil's churchgoers, Catholic bishops are keeping precautionary measu…

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June 11, 2020 at 1:04 PM

Editorial: Defund the police — or at least de-escalate their excessive use of violence

Editorial: Defund the police — or at least de-escalate their excessive use of violenceby NCR Editorial StaffWe say: While education, housing and other budgets are routinely cut, police budgets continue to rise. Like runaway military spending, police spending seems untouchable. Until now. Featured Ad…

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June 10, 2020 at 12:04 PM

Faith Seeking Understanding column: When will the US bishops address the evil of systemic racism head-on?

When will the US bishops address the evil of systemic racism head-on?by Daniel P. HoranFaith Seeking Understanding: The urgency of the moment demands honesty; therefore I will be blunt: The 2018 U.S. bishops' "Open Wide Our Hearts" pastoral letter on racism has proven to be a worthless statement. Fe…

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June 10, 2020 at 11:03 AM

Malawi's Catholic agencies step up aid as coronavirus infections spike

Malawi's Catholic agencies step up aid as coronavirus infections spikeby Tawanda KaromboDemand for humanitarian aid is on the increase as the pandemic escalates in Malawi, where agencies such as the Catholic Development Commission of Malawi and Catholic Relief Services were already stretched thin. F…

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June 9, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Commentary: Do the Trump tradeoffs jeopardize fundamental aspects of our faith?

Do the Trump tradeoffs jeopardize fundamental aspects of our faith?by Charles E. BouchardCommentary: A well-intentioned voter could overlook Trump's limitations and still judge him to be the best candidate, all things considered. But such a choice may run counter to several deeply held Catholic view…

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June 8, 2020 at 11:04 AM

Catholic communities in Africa have mixed response on combating coronavirus

Catholic communities in Africa have mixed response on combating coronavirusby Patrick EgwuThe coronavirus is spreading through African countries each day. Catholic communities are responding to the pandemic in varying degrees. Featured Advertisers Online Certificate and Master's Programs. 50% Tu…

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June 6, 2020 at 11:02 AM

NCR Weekend Edition: June 6-7, 2020

Catholic Workers confront the pandemic, see a 'respite for Mother Earth'by Jeannine M. PitasMany Catholic Workers across the United States are reacting to the pandemic with curiosity, hope and a commitment to living according to principles of the founders, Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin. A Catholic cr…

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June 5, 2020 at 11:03 AM

Catholics join solidarity efforts in Minnesota

Catholics join solidarity efforts in Minnesotaby Jesse RemediosIn the Twin Cities, despite national attention to riots and looting, residents see a community coming together in solidarity, demanding justice and addressing vital needs however they can.  Featured Advertisers Discounted email progr…

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June 4, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Editorial: Stop judging, and welcome LGBT Catholics 'in good faith'

Editorial: Stop judging, and welcome LGBT Catholics 'in good faith'by NCR Editorial StaffWe say: Stop judging ministries that have been sincerely serving Catholic folks for decades. Stop judging LGBT Catholics trying to find their place in the church so they can tend to their spiritual lives. Featur…

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June 4, 2020 at 11:04 AM

El Paso's Bishop Mark Seitz: Black lives matter

El Paso's Bishop Mark Seitz: Black lives matterby Bishop Mark J. SeitzCommentary: To say that black lives matter is just another way of repeating something we in the United States seem to so often forget, that God has a special love for the forgotten and oppressed. Featured Advertisers Discounte…

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June 3, 2020 at 6:03 PM

NCR Connections: White people, let's do our homework

White people, let's do our homeworkby Heidi SchlumpfNCR Connections: As news of racist tragedies unfolded, I sought out my own "white people's homework," those books, videos and more meant to educate white Americans about racism, white privilege and white supremacy. Featured Advertisers Discount…

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June 3, 2020 at 4:49 PM

Now, more than ever: We need you

"So much has been said in recent months about the rending of the fabric of the nation. The images on our screens are devastating. But where are the U.S. bishops?" Excerpt from NCR May 29 editorial, What have you done? No accounting for deaths of Floyd, Taylor and Arbe…

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June 3, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Australian bishops' report advocates major changes to church governance

Australian bishops' report advocates major changes to church governanceby Joshua J. McElwee"The Light From the Southern Cross," a report commissioned by Australia's bishops and religious orders, recommends a series of radical changes to the way the Catholic Church operates across the country. Featur…

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June 2, 2020 at 12:07 PM

When wedding vows conflict with the Catholic workplace

When wedding vows conflict with the Catholic workplaceby Sarah SalvadoreAllegations of discrimination against LGBT employees, though not new, still remain an issue in Catholic schools and universities. A recent spate of firings has brought the issue into focus. Featured Advertisers Discounted em…

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June 1, 2020 at 4:05 PM

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Dear Reader, Thank you for reading National Catholic Reporter. We are conducting a brief survey to learn more about readers like you. Please take the survey here. It will only take a few minutes, and your responses will help our organization immensely.In gratitude, Tom…

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June 1, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Commentary: The assumptions of white privilege and what we can do about it

The assumptions of white privilege and what we can do about itby Bryan N. MassingalePerhaps the grace of this dark time in our nation is that it reveals how racially toxic our politics, society and culture have truly become, in order to spur us to build a new culture based not on the exploitation of…

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May 30, 2020 at 10:01 AM

NCR Weekend Edition: May 30-31, 2020

Ignatian Legacy Fellows explore retirement as 'vocational moment'by Sophie VodvarkaThe new program hosted by four Jesuit universities invites older adults to learn about the global Jesuit network as they enter the "second stage of life" guided by the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius. In Togo, a m…

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May 29, 2020 at 2:17 PM

Editorial: What have you done? No accounting for deaths of Floyd, Taylor and Arbery

Editorial: What have you done? No accounting for deaths of Floyd, Taylor and Arberyby NCR Editorial StaffWe say: So much has been said in recent months about the rending of the fabric of the nation. The images on our screens are devastating. But where are the U.S. bishops? Featured Advertisers B…

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May 28, 2020 at 7:03 PM

Honoring those we have lost to COVID-19

Dear NCR Reader, This week, the COVID-19 death toll passed 350,000 around the world and 100,000 in the United States. We hope you'll join us in remembering as many of these people as possible by writing a brief tribute to them that we'll publish on this page. This mig…

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May 28, 2020 at 12:03 PM

Path to priesthood leads Ohio woman to create community at Hildegard Haus

Path to priesthood leads Ohio woman to create community at Hildegard Hausby Don ClemmerAfter 22 years as a Catholic lay minister, "trying to do everything I was allowed to do and hoping that would fulfill my call," Shanon Sterringer found liberating grace in ordination and a new community. Featured …

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May 27, 2020 at 10:02 AM

'Vos Estis' at one year: Some question pope's process for investigating bishops

'Vos Estis' at one year: Some question pope's process for investigating bishopsby Joshua J. McElweeIt is a bit early to assess the effect of Pope Francis' new global system for how the Catholic Church evaluates reports of clergy sexual abuse or cover-up by individual bishops, say canon lawyers. Feat…

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May 26, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Editorial: US bishops' conference, where is the leadership during pandemic?

Editorial: US bishops' conference, where is the leadership during pandemic?by NCR Editorial StaffWe say: While the culture warriors in the U.S. bishops' conference have been obsessed with sexual ethics, what we need right now are the core principles of Catholic social teaching: solidarity, the commo…

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May 26, 2020 at 2:32 PM

What politics—and the Biden campaign—can learn from the church about sexual assault

What politics—and the Biden campaign—can learn from the church about sexual assaultby Soli SalgadoU.S. voters must choose between two presidential candidates accused of sexual assault. To the extent that political bodies can learn anything from the Catholic Church, the lessons are in the failings, s…

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May 25, 2020 at 12:03 PM

A proposal for Catholic-Orthodox eucharistic sharing during the pandemic

A proposal for Catholic-Orthodox eucharistic sharing during the pandemic by John D. FarisCommentary: Would Catholic, Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Churches consider an expansion of sacramental sharing, especially eucharistic sharing, on a reciprocal, ordinary basis? 'Ut Unum Sint' at 25: Learning t…

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May 24, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Five years ago, Pope Francis asked us to care for Earth. Have we listened?

Five years ago, Pope Francis asked us to care for Earth. Have we listened?by Brian RoeweCatholics across the world have embraced and acted on environmental encyclical Laudato Si'. But the consensus among Catholic ecological leaders is those responses have been not nearly as widespread as Francis sou…

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May 23, 2020 at 11:01 AM

NCR weekend edition, May 23-24, 2020

The 'happiest place on Earth' shut down, hunger didn'tby Martha CusimanoWith so many people in Central Florida working in the tourism industry, the stay-at-home orders due to coronavirus created exponential need. With lessons from the last economic downturn, St. Rose of Lima Church adapated its food…

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May 22, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Connections column: Editorial independence in Catholic media is critical

Editorial independence in Catholic media is criticalby Heidi SchlumpfNCR Connections: U.S. Catholic magazine recently removed two essays critical of Cardinal Timothy Dolan and his fawning attention to President Trump. That editorial decision has wider implications. Featured Advertisers 50% Tuiti…

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May 22, 2020 at 10:02 AM

Bishops denounce causes of health care crisis in Brazilian Amazon

Bishops denounce causes of health care crisis in Brazilian Amazonby Eduardo Campos LimaThe COVID-19 outbreak in the Brazilian Amazon led the Catholic Church to launch several initiatives of assistance. The episcopate has also denounced underlying structural problems within the region. Featured Adver…

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May 21, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Novena for Pentecost: Feast of the Ascension

NCR is sharing with our readers a nine-day Novena for Pentecost resource created by board member and composer Dan Schutte. The entire Novena for Pentecost can be found here. You can sign up to receive an email each day a new Novena resource is posted.  Novena for Pentecost: Feast of the Ascensionby …

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May 20, 2020 at 6:04 PM

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Dear Reader, More readers than ever before are reading NCRonline.org and sharing our work. We're committed to keeping our online journalism as open and available as possible, but that can only happen with the support of loyal readers like you. To keep NCR's online jo…

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May 20, 2020 at 11:31 AM

A socially distanced funeral with a Catholic spirit

A socially distanced funeral with a Catholic spiritby Don ClemmerWhen Mary Symes, 75, died after testing positive for COVID-19, her family had to find a way to adapt her funeral. Livestreaming the service was one creative way that helped provide comfort. Featured Advertisers 50% Tuition Waivers …

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May 19, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Europe's Catholic Church awaits new life after coronavirus lockdown

Europe's Catholic Church awaits new life after coronavirus lockdownby Jonathan LuxmooreChurch-government relations are creating some tension in countries like Spain and France, for example, as other EU nations like Germany demonstrate an orderly and earlier coordinated effort to allow public worship…

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May 18, 2020 at 6:02 PM

Sponsored: Monks help families impacted by COVID 19

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May 18, 2020 at 11:03 AM

'Catholics for Trump' puts Fr. Frank Pavone back in the spotlight

'Catholics for Trump' puts Fr. Frank Pavone back in the spotlightby Don ClemmerFr. Frank Pavone enthusiastically supports President Donald Trump's reelection. Some Catholics and pro-lifers see major disconnects between Pavone's embrace of Trump and the church's witness in the public square. Featured…

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