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July 31, 2020 at 2:05 PM

Let's 'wake up the world' to the climate crisis

Dear Reader, It is with great excitement that I share this news: The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration announced today a $1.5 million gift to NCR's endowment earmarked to support and amplify "integral ecological education and journalism reflecting the spirit o…

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July 31, 2020 at 12:03 PM

Christians cautious as Turkey's Hagia Sophia becomes a mosque again

Christians cautious as Turkey's Hagia Sophia becomes a mosque againby Jonathan LuxmooreTurkeys' presidential spokesman, Ibrahim Kalin, said Hagia Sophia would "retain its character as a cultural monument," reminding people that the building was being converted "not from a church to a mosque, but fro…

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July 30, 2020 at 11:04 AM

How Joe Biden's Catholic roots have shaped his public life

How Joe Biden's Catholic roots have shaped his public lifeby Christopher WhiteThe former vice president, who could be on the cusp of becoming the second Catholic president of the U.S., is hands down the most comfortable Democratic politician of his generation talking about his faith. Featured Advert…

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July 29, 2020 at 12:31 PM

Via Instagram, Catholic colleges face a racial reckoning

Via Instagram, Catholic colleges face a racial reckoning by Jesse RemediosBlack students and alumni are sharing what it's like to go to college and experience racism, even at Catholic institutions. Featured Advertisers Online Certificate and Master's Programs. 50% Tuition Waivers given to Faith-…

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July 28, 2020 at 11:46 AM

Catholics join protests and 'Wall of Moms' in Portland, Oregon

Catholics join protests and 'Wall of Moms' in Portland, Oregonby Peter FeuerherdIn Portland, Oregon, police and Black Lives Matter protestors have clashed downtown for more than two months. NCR talks to Catholic activists in Portland about their call and compares the response of Archbishop Alexander…

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July 27, 2020 at 6:02 PM

NCR Connections: AOC is the future of the Catholic Church

AOC is the future of the Catholic Churchby Heidi SchlumpfNCR Connections: U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's stunning 10-minute speech on the House floor last week has been called a lot of things, including "a lesson in sexism and decency." I just call it "truth." Featured Advertisers Online C…

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July 27, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Artist Erin McAtee's faith journey led to a place of encounter (resending to you)

Artist Erin McAtee's faith journey led to a place of encounterby Stephen G. AdubatoNew York City-based artist Erin McAtee began her creative journey with a desire to "see more deeply into the human experience." She was born and raised Catholic but says she took her faith for granted. Editor's note:…

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July 27, 2020 at 12:04 PM

Artist Erin McAtee's faith journey led to a place of encounter

Artist Erin McAtee's faith journey led to a place of encounterby Stephen G. AdubatoFeatured Advertisers Online Certificate and Master's Programs. 50% Tuition Waivers given to Faith-Based Leaders, Church Workers, and Educators. Looking to Hire? Offering Retreats? Selling Books? Place an Ad …

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July 25, 2020 at 12:02 PM

NCR Weekend Edition: July 25-26, 2020

Theologian praises Ireland's green new deal but questions: Will it happen?by Sarah Mac DonaldWith Ireland on something of a green wave, Fr. Dermot Lane said he believes the Irish bishops should "seize the moment" to promote Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si' and its teachings on care for the Earth…

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July 24, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Editorial: A justice department that doesn't act justly

Editorial: A justice department that doesn't act justlyby NCR Editorial StaffWilliam Barr has politicized the Justice Department so that it has chipped away at democratic freedoms and rights, all while protecting a culture of corruption under one of the most immoral presidents in history. Featured A…

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July 24, 2020 at 10:30 AM

Franciscans grapple with colonial legacy of Junípero Serra

Franciscans grapple with colonial legacy of Junípero Serraby Sarah SalvadoreFor Franciscans in the United States, Serra is an important figure. They acknowledge his massive contribution to the church, and are yet mindful of his complicated legacy and history. Should statues to him remain in public v…

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July 23, 2020 at 11:02 AM

William Barr, nation's top lawyer, is a culture warrior Catholic

William Barr, nation's top lawyer, is a culture warrior Catholicby John GehringThe attorney general's admirers cheer his commitment to religious freedom, but critics say that commitment is selective and ideologically driven. The pro-life movement embraces him — yet he reinstated federal executions. …

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July 21, 2020 at 3:08 PM

YOU can get access to special events with NCR writers and editors

Dear Reader, On Thursday, July 23, staff writer Soli Salgado will present The Inspiration I've Found When On the Road with Global Sisters, a Zoom call for NCR Forward members. Soli will share stories about her experiences and the special people she met during her glo…

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July 21, 2020 at 11:01 AM

Environmental scientist roots work in sanctity of life: A conversation with Dr. Sylvia Hood Washington

Environmental scientist roots work in sanctity of life: A conversation with Sylvia Hood Washingtonby Jesse RemediosSylvia Hood Washington is an environmental health scientist and author. She's also a fierce advocate for environmental justice who sees climate change as inextricably linked to the sanc…

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July 20, 2020 at 7:02 PM

Vatican reiterates: Catholic parishes should be led by priests, not laypeople

Vatican reiterates: Catholic parishes should be led by priests, not laypeople by Joshua J. McElweeThe Vatican reiterated July 20 that Catholic parishes should normally be led by priests, stressing to bishops across the world that arrangements for religious sisters or laypeople to head local parish c…

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July 20, 2020 at 6:04 PM

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July 20, 2020 at 11:03 AM

'Our most tragic time': Felician Sisters bear loss of 13 sisters to COVID-19

'Our most tragic time': Felician Sisters bear loss of 13 sisters to COVID-19by Dan StockmanWhen COVID-19 struck the Felician Sisters' convent in Livonia, Michigan, 13 members died. In many ways, because of restrictions to prevent the virus' return, the surviving sisters' grieving has yet to begin. F…

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July 18, 2020 at 11:02 AM

NCR Weekend Edition: July 18-19, 2020

The transcendent music of Ennio Morriconeby Antonio D. SisonAppreciation: In 1968, Ennio Morricone scaled back on his other composing assignments to dedicate his lifework to cinema. His music, so wedded with the unfolding visual story, has become iconic. Amid biting drought, sisters in Zambia fend o…

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July 17, 2020 at 6:04 PM

Editorial: Our inside-out bishops need to look outward again

Editorial: Our inside-out bishops need to look outward againby NCR Editorial StaffThe U.S. bishops' conference has been flatfooted when it comes to addressing the racial injustices in this country. But the U.S. Catholic Church, including the bishops, was once engaged with issues of social justice. F…

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July 17, 2020 at 12:15 PM

Latest 'Flannery' film shows a writer's life in sight and sound, beautifully

Latest 'Flannery' film shows a writer's life in sight and sound, beautifullyby Sr. Rose PacatteFilm review: Even with the in-depth approach this documentary takes, perhaps we will remain ambivalent about Flannery O'Connor's attitude on race. The thing we cannot ignore is the core of her writing — th…

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July 16, 2020 at 6:04 PM

NCR Connections: The problems with papal politicking

The problems with papal politickingby Heidi SchlumpfNCR Connections: Cardinal Timothy Dolan, like many Catholics on the right, he may have confused the church's next conclave — whenever it may be — with this November's upcoming presidential election. Featured Advertisers Ask Bishops to maintain …

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July 16, 2020 at 11:03 AM

Archbishop Moses Costa of Bangladesh dies after COVID-19 battle

Archbishop Moses Costa of Bangladesh dies after COVID-19 battleby Chris HerlingerCatholics in Bangladesh are mourning the death of Chittagong Archbishop Moses Costa, whose pastoral ministry and leadership gifts made him a beloved and revered figure throughout the country. Featured Advertisers As…

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July 15, 2020 at 1:06 PM

Parishioners 'show up' for racial justice work

Parishioners 'show up' for racial justice workby Sophie VodvarkaAcross the country, Catholics — responding to the call to stand against police brutality of victims who are Black, Indigenous or people of color — are showing up, educating themselves and engaging in conversations about white supremacy.…

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July 14, 2020 at 6:32 PM

NCR Editorial: That Trump can still sway some Catholic voters is a real scandal

Editorial: That Trump can still sway some Catholic voters is a real scandalby NCR Editorial StaffWe say: We need to ensure that the merchants of political hatred will find geofencing Catholic churches a futile act because they know they will receive little support in those precincts. Featured Advert…

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July 14, 2020 at 4:04 PM

Exclusive: Dolan sends book on 'The Next Pope' to cardinals around the world

Exclusive: Dolan sends book on 'The Next Pope' to cardinals around the worldby Joshua J. McElweeNew York Cardinal Timothy Dolan has sent copies of a book that suggests qualities desirable in a future pope to cardinals across the globe. Featured Advertisers Ask Bishops to maintain the integrity o…

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July 14, 2020 at 12:05 PM

How the University of Dayton divested from fossil fuels — and what happened to its bottom line

How the University of Dayton divested from fossil fuels — and what happened to its bottom lineby Brian RoeweIn June 2014, the University of Dayton ventured into fairly uncharted territory for a Catholic college, much less any U.S. academic institution. Six years later Dayton has been completely dive…

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July 13, 2020 at 6:02 PM

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July 13, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Southern Africa's Catholic community spurred into action by Black Lives Matter

Southern Africa's Catholic community spurred into action by Black Lives Matterby Patrick EgwuThe Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference, covering Botswana, South Africa and Swaziland, said Catholics in the region need to "adequately and seriously address racism and racial divisions." Featured…

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July 11, 2020 at 11:02 AM

NCR Weekend Edition: July 11-12, 2020

Losing a mother and grieving during a pandemicby Gary GatelyPerspective: I did not weep in the few minutes I had inside the funeral home or at the abbreviated graveside service. It all happened so fast: COVID-19 robbed us — and more importantly, Mom — of a proper goodbye, leaving me feeling hollow, …

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July 10, 2020 at 11:45 AM

Chris Posch, Silver Spring pastor listed as 'servant' in the parish bulletin, dies

Chris Posch, Silver Spring pastor listed as 'servant' in the parish bulletin, diesby Jesse Remedios"Brother Chris is probably the purest and most genuine Christian I've ever encountered in my life," said Toby Harkleroad, principal of St. Francis International School, St. Camillus' parish school. Fea…

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July 9, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Brazil's indigenous communities are being devastated by COVID-19

Brazil's indigenous communities are being devastated by COVID-19by Eduardo Campos LimaSince the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, Catholic organizations have warned that protective measures should be taken to keep the virus away from the country's indigenous population. Featured Advertis…

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July 8, 2020 at 4:03 PM

Recognize NCR's award-winning journalism

Dear Reader, The Catholic Press Association of the U.S. and Canada has honored National Catholic Reporter with 17 citations of excellence in its 2020 awards contest, including dual first place prizes for best newspaper website and best national newspaper ove…

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July 8, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Catholic schools facing questions over connections to Columbus, Serra

Catholic schools facing questions over connections to Columbus, Serraby Alexander ThompsonThree alumnae of Columbus Catholic High School drafted a petition demanding that the school change its name and remove a Columbus statue from the grounds. The effort represents the spread of a nationwide reckon…

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July 7, 2020 at 12:04 PM

Responding responsibly as parents of transgender children

Responding responsibly as parents of transgender childrenby Colt St. Amand, Luisa DerouenPerspective: In liturgy and in life, we must be ready to receive the truth, whether we like it or not, understand it or not. Featured Advertisers Online Certificate and Master's Programs. 50% Tuition Waivers…

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July 6, 2020 at 11:03 AM

'Because it was a vocation': Celebrating Carmen Herrera's 105th birthday

'Because it was a vocation': Celebrating Carmen Herrera's 105th birthdayby Leo J. O'DonovanEl Museo del Barrio in East Harlem, New York, organized a Zoom celebration May 27 to mark the 105th birthday of revered painter Carmen Herrera. Curators and Herrera's friend spoke on her life and art. Featured…

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July 3, 2020 at 12:29 PM

'The life we've been living': Historic Black Catholic Church in Norfolk, Virginia, looks to the future

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here 'The life we've been living': Historic Black Catholic Church in Norfolk, Virginia, looks to the futureby Robert McCabeBuilt a few years before the start of the Civil War, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Norfolk, Virginia, is home to a vibrant, p…

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July 3, 2020 at 10:04 AM

National Catholic Reporter weekend edition, July 3-5, 2020

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here 'The life we've been living': Historic Black Catholic Church in Norfolk, Virginia, looks to the futureby Robert McCabeBuilt a few years before the start of the Civil War, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Norfolk, Virginia, is home to a vibrant, p…

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July 2, 2020 at 6:04 PM

Editorial: Let's be cautious about going back to church

Editorial: Let's be cautious about going back to churchby NCR Editorial StaffWe say: As experts learn more about the virus and how it spreads, there is evidence that indoor gatherings of medium- to large-sized groups are more dangerous than most outdoor activities. Featured Advertisers Online Ce…

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July 2, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Returning churchgoers greeted with new normal of distance and disinfectant

Returning churchgoers greeted with new normal of distance and disinfectantby Peter FeuerherdEric Spacek, risk control manager for Church Mutual Insurance, based in Merrill, Wisconsin, shares best practices for churches that are reopening for in-person Mass in the U.S. Featured Advertisers Online…

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July 1, 2020 at 7:04 PM

NCR Connections: Paying the price for anti-racism work

Paying the price for anti-racism workby Heidi SchlumpfNCR Connections: EWTN's radio show "Morning Glory" has been temporarily suspended by one of the largest U.S. affiliate stations, following social media backlash against one of its hosts, Gloria Purvis. Featured Advertisers Online Certificate …

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July 1, 2020 at 11:03 AM

Pandemic expected to cause drop in Catholic schools' international students

Pandemic expected to cause drop in Catholic schools' international studentsby Alexander ThompsonThe coronavirus threatens to put a dent in international enrollment, causing problems for schools' increasingly important diversity goals and increasingly stressed balance sheets. Featured Advertisers …

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June 30, 2020 at 6:04 PM

Editorial: Why white Jesus is a problem

Editorial: Why white Jesus is a problemby NCR Editorial StaffSymbols matter. And the versions of Jesus that white Catholics see in their parishes will surely influence how they look at their non-white neighbors and whether white Catholics will oppose sinful structures of racism. Featured Advertisers…

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June 30, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Long Island parishioners prepare return from pandemic exile

Long Island parishioners prepare return from pandemic exileby Peter FeuerherdSt. Bernard's staff members say that the parish lost about two dozen parishioners to COVID-19, and now that restrictions are easing, like in 17,000 other U.S. parishes, they wonder whether people will return to Mass and sac…

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June 29, 2020 at 11:03 AM

How a police chief helped Camden disband its force and bring crime down

How a police chief helped Camden disband its force and bring crime downby Peter FeuerherdAs he's sought out to discuss Camden's policing turnaround, former Chief Scott Thomson cautions that the city's story is not a miracle, but the result of a conscious strategy to make the police more visible whil…

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June 27, 2020 at 11:02 AM

NCR Weekend Edition: June 27-28, 2020

Equip future teachers to address race, privilege in classrooms, say Notre Dame gradsby Brian RoeweAlumni and current students of the University of Notre Dame's Catholic education program are calling for reforms to better equip future teachers to understand and address issues of race, power and privi…

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June 26, 2020 at 11:03 AM

Distinctly Catholic column: The sycophancy of Raymond Arroyo

The sycophancy of Raymond Arroyoby Michael Sean WintersDistinctly Catholic: EWTN is a primary conduit for information regarding the Catholic faith to millions of Americans. Those viewers may not know that the network has increasingly become a vehicle for Trumpian propaganda that is at odds with Cath…

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June 25, 2020 at 11:03 AM

Catholic pilgrimage industry faces rescheduled trips and refund requests

Catholic pilgrimage industry faces rescheduled trips and refund requestsby Sophie VodvarkaThe Catholic pilgrimage industry has been upended due to the coronavirus pandemic. One result is a debate over how Catholic values should inform tour companies' response to canceled pilgrimages. Featured Advert…

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June 24, 2020 at 6:06 PM

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June 24, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Three women who accuse David Haas of sexual misconduct speak with NCR

Three women who accuse David Haas of sexual misconduct speak with NCRby Soli Salgado'My heart kind of dropped and I realized, oh, this wasn't just a one-off incident with me when he crossed the boundary," one of the women says of the Catholic composer. "This is a pattern of behavior.' Featured Adver…

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June 23, 2020 at 11:02 AM

For Appalachia pastors, reopening means walking with the poor and vulnerable

For Appalachia pastors, reopening means walking with the poor and vulnerableby Don ClemmerCatholic pastors in West Virginia tell NCR about pandemic hardships, including the cancellation of a service trip that was vital for the area, and now, living the reality of the rigors of reopening. Featured Ad…

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