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Cardinals and coworkers praised Carr at his retirement after more than 50 years of work for the Catholic Church.
John Carr, Catholic insider, reflects on 50 years of persistence in social ministry
Cardinals and coworkers praised Carr at his retirement after more than 50 years of work for the Catholic Church.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Cardinals and coworkers praised Carr at his retirement after more than 50 years of work for the Catholic Church.
The faith leaders, who hail from across the country and represent a range of religious traditions, deployed to neighborhoods with significant immigrant populations, where DHS agents have been most active.
Hundreds of clergy descend on Minneapolis and go on lookout for ICE
The faith leaders, who hail from across the country and represent a range of religious traditions, deployed to neighborhoods with significant immigrant populations, where DHS agents have been most act...
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January 23, 2026 at 10:09 PM
The faith leaders, who hail from across the country and represent a range of religious traditions, deployed to neighborhoods with significant immigrant populations, where DHS agents have been most active.
Some experts and bishops told RNS that, in a fraught moment, dialogue and public criticism are complementary strategies.
Dialogue or dissent: US Catholic bishops navigate political strategy in Trump era
Some experts and bishops told RNS that, in a fraught moment, dialogue and public criticism are complementary strategies.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Some experts and bishops told RNS that, in a fraught moment, dialogue and public criticism are complementary strategies.
Catholic politicians from the U.S. took part in El Salvador's first National Prayer Breakfast Jan. 19, where they called the country's drastic reduction in crime — due in part to mass incarceration of gang members as well as innocent Salvadorans — a "miracle" from God.
US politicians praise Bukele's 'miracle' at 1st Salvadoran National Prayer Breakfast
Held as El Salvador experiences repression that President Bukele defends as needed to stop gang violence, the prayer breakfast was said to be organized by the Próspera Foundation, linked to right-wing...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Catholic politicians from the U.S. took part in El Salvador's first National Prayer Breakfast Jan. 19, where they called the country's drastic reduction in crime — due in part to mass incarceration of gang members as well as innocent Salvadorans — a "miracle" from God.
Military Archbishop Timothy Broglio's recent statements on conscientious objection demonstrate the relevance of Catholic moral teaching for Catholics who oppose authoritarianism, writes David E. DeCosse.
Archbishop Broglio's comments on conscience exemplify Catholic morality
Military Archbishop Timothy Broglio's recent statements on conscientious objection demonstrate the relevance of Catholic moral teaching for Catholics who oppose authoritarianism, writes David E. DeCos...
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January 23, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Military Archbishop Timothy Broglio's recent statements on conscientious objection demonstrate the relevance of Catholic moral teaching for Catholics who oppose authoritarianism, writes David E. DeCosse.
A group including Catholic organizations announced Jan. 21 a new partnership — The Catholic Immigrant Prophetic Action Project — that aims to assist the Catholic Church in the U.S. in organizing a robust response on behalf of migrants and refugees in the country.
New partnership aims to support Church's ministry to migrants, refugees
A group including Catholic organizations announced Jan. 21 a new partnership — The Catholic Immigrant Prophetic Action Project — that aims to assist the Catholic Church in the U.S. in organizing a rob...
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January 22, 2026 at 8:46 PM
A group including Catholic organizations announced Jan. 21 a new partnership — The Catholic Immigrant Prophetic Action Project — that aims to assist the Catholic Church in the U.S. in organizing a robust response on behalf of migrants and refugees in the country.
Over the last decade, Catholicism has continued to decline sharply in Latin America, as the share of adults who are religiously unaffiliated rises, according to a new survey looking at religiosity in six countries.
Survey: Catholicism continues sharp decline in Latin America
The survey found the religiously unaffiliated nearly doubled or saw even larger gains in every country.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Over the last decade, Catholicism has continued to decline sharply in Latin America, as the share of adults who are religiously unaffiliated rises, according to a new survey looking at religiosity in six countries.
The longtime journalist, who died Jan. 22 at age 61, had a front-row seat to the waning years of Pope John Paul II's pontificate and the election of Pope Benedict XVI.
Remembering former NCR Rome correspondent, Crux founder John L. Allen Jr.
The longtime journalist, who died Jan. 22 at age 61, had a front-row seat to the waning years of Pope John Paul II's pontificate and the election of Pope Benedict XVI.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:50 PM
The longtime journalist, who died Jan. 22 at age 61, had a front-row seat to the waning years of Pope John Paul II's pontificate and the election of Pope Benedict XVI.
Pope Leo XIV is currently evaluating an invitation by U.S. President Donald Trump to join his "Board of Peace," an international body chaired by the president to oversee the governance and reconstruction of Gaza, the Vatican secretary of state said.
Pope evaluating Trump's invitation to join Board of Peace, Vatican's official says
The Holy See, "obviously, finds itself in a different situation than other countries, so there will be a different consideration," Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Pope Leo XIV is currently evaluating an invitation by U.S. President Donald Trump to join his "Board of Peace," an international body chaired by the president to oversee the governance and reconstruction of Gaza, the Vatican secretary of state said.
Fernando Mendoza shared a touching salute in Spanish to his parents and grandparents, who all came to the United States from Cuba.
Honor is 'bigger than me,' Heisman winner, a Catholic, says in emotional acceptance speech
Fernando Mendoza shared a touching salute in Spanish to his parents and grandparents, who all came to the United States from Cuba.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Fernando Mendoza shared a touching salute in Spanish to his parents and grandparents, who all came to the United States from Cuba.
As President Donald Trump boosts his rhetoric on the United States acquiring Greenland, whether by sale or force, ahead of a gathering of political and business leaders in Davos, Switzerland, Catholic social teaching has something to say to the situation.
Notre Dame expert: On Greenland, Catholic social teaching has something to say
As President Donald Trump boosts his rhetoric on the United States acquiring Greenland, whether by sale or force, ahead of a gathering of political and business leaders in Davos, Switzerland, Catholic...
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January 21, 2026 at 4:21 PM
As President Donald Trump boosts his rhetoric on the United States acquiring Greenland, whether by sale or force, ahead of a gathering of political and business leaders in Davos, Switzerland, Catholic social teaching has something to say to the situation.
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis — whose territory has become a flashpoint in the nation's immigration policy debate — is calling for "comprehensive immigration reform now," citing "human cost on all sides."
Minnesota archbishop: 'Comprehensive immigration reform now' amid 'battleground' on the streets
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis — whose territory has become a flashpoint in the nation's immigration policy debate — is calling for "comprehensive immigration reform now," citing...
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January 21, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis — whose territory has become a flashpoint in the nation's immigration policy debate — is calling for "comprehensive immigration reform now," citing "human cost on all sides."
In its latest act of sacrilege, the nationalist group Catholics for Catholics is presenting U.S. border czar Tom Homan with the "Protector of America Award."
Fringe MAGA Catholic group crowns US border czar Tom Homan 'Protector of America'
In their latest act of sacrilege, the nationalist group is honoring a ferocious advocate and architect of the first Trump administration's family separation policy and the main animator of the aggress...
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January 21, 2026 at 2:13 PM
In its latest act of sacrilege, the nationalist group Catholics for Catholics is presenting U.S. border czar Tom Homan with the "Protector of America Award."
Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences to the families of victims of a devastating accident in which two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain's Andalucia region.
Pope 'deeply saddened' by deadly high-speed train collision in Spain
Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences to the families of victims of a devastating accident in which two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain's Andalucia region.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences to the families of victims of a devastating accident in which two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain's Andalucia region.
A U.S. bishop is highlighting the nation's growing mental health crisis, while pointing to the "divine medicine" offered by Christ through the work of the Church.
Bishop Burbidge outlines Christian approach to mental health amid 'staggering' crisis
On Jan. 19, Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, released "The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing," a pastoral letter surveying the state of mental hea...
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January 20, 2026 at 9:46 PM
A U.S. bishop is highlighting the nation's growing mental health crisis, while pointing to the "divine medicine" offered by Christ through the work of the Church.
People of faith and goodwill need to take time to acknowledge the needs and suffering of those around them and be moved by love and compassion to offer others concrete help, Pope Leo XIV said.
Everyone can be a good Samaritan, pope says in message for world's sick
People of faith and goodwill need to take time to acknowledge the needs and suffering of those around them and be moved by love and compassion to offer others concrete help, Pope Leo XIV said.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:50 PM
People of faith and goodwill need to take time to acknowledge the needs and suffering of those around them and be moved by love and compassion to offer others concrete help, Pope Leo XIV said.
We have asked previously what it means to be a Catholic in this country at this moment. The American hierarchy has begun to answer the question and it cannot be surprising that the answer is more challenging than comforting.
Editorial: The church speaks out. A new era has dawned.
It is a new level of opposition for American cardinals to formally question the fundamental morality of an administration's engagement with the world.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:24 PM
We have asked previously what it means to be a Catholic in this country at this moment. The American hierarchy has begun to answer the question and it cannot be surprising that the answer is more challenging than comforting.
The new song's composer thought it could be a way to again hear from Black churches, collectively, about civil rights.
'Just Like Selma' hymn project aims to help churches recall King, mark Black History Month
The new song's composer thought it could be a way to again hear from Black churches, collectively, about civil rights.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:19 AM
The new song's composer thought it could be a way to again hear from Black churches, collectively, about civil rights.
In the U.S., militarism pervades our politics, economy, society and culture. That’s a choice — not a destiny.
Violence is not the greatest force in the 'real world.' People of faith know this.
In the U.S., militarism pervades our politics, economy, society and culture. That’s a choice — not a destiny.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:20 AM
In the U.S., militarism pervades our politics, economy, society and culture. That’s a choice — not a destiny.
On this week's episode of "The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast," John Dear speaks with civil rights legend the Rev. Andrew J. Young to mark the Dr. Martin Luther King holiday.
Podcast: Civil rights icon Andrew J. Young remembers Civil Rights Movement
On this week's episode of "The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast," John Dear speaks with civil rights legend the Rev. Andrew J. Young to mark the Dr. Martin Luther King holiday.
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January 19, 2026 at 11:19 PM
On this week's episode of "The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast," John Dear speaks with civil rights legend the Rev. Andrew J. Young to mark the Dr. Martin Luther King holiday.
In 1995 The Liars' Club arrived on The New York Times' bestseller list and fashioned author Mary Karr as a thrilling, new literary voice. NCR spoke with Karr about her literary influences and her love of the Spiritual Exercises.
Mary Karr on Catholicism, memoir and 'The Liars' Club,' 3 decades later
In 1995 The Liars' Club arrived on The New York Times' bestseller list and fashioned author Mary Karr as a thrilling, new literary voice. NCR spoke with Karr about her literary influences and her love...
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January 19, 2026 at 10:21 PM
In 1995 The Liars' Club arrived on The New York Times' bestseller list and fashioned author Mary Karr as a thrilling, new literary voice. NCR spoke with Karr about her literary influences and her love of the Spiritual Exercises.
U.S. bishops are offering warnings against the Trump administration's recent foreign policy actions and threats, including a rare joint statement from three senior church leaders.
US bishops break further with Trump, this time on foreign policy
U.S. bishops are offering warnings against the Trump administration's recent foreign policy actions and threats, including a rare joint statement from three senior church leaders.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:19 PM
U.S. bishops are offering warnings against the Trump administration's recent foreign policy actions and threats, including a rare joint statement from three senior church leaders.
Gustavo Gutiérrez's lifework powerfully conveyed that spirituality must be connected to the material conditions of the people one is in community with. So I ask myself: Are you able to hear the prophets on the subway?
Take off your headphones: What would Gustavo Gutiérrez tell us today?
Gustavo Gutiérrez's lifework powerfully conveyed that spirituality must be connected to the material conditions of the people one is in community with. So I ask myself: Are you able to hear the prophe...
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January 19, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Gustavo Gutiérrez's lifework powerfully conveyed that spirituality must be connected to the material conditions of the people one is in community with. So I ask myself: Are you able to hear the prophets on the subway?
The conspiracy lured players to intentionally underperform while fixers raked in profits from sports betting, authorities said.
Former athletes at several Catholic universities charged in NCAA point-shaving scheme
The conspiracy lured players to intentionally underperform while fixers raked in profits from sports betting, authorities said.
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January 19, 2026 at 7:44 PM
The conspiracy lured players to intentionally underperform while fixers raked in profits from sports betting, authorities said.
The cultural practice of palaver mirrors the church's call to councils and synodality.
Conference celebrates church as pilgrims of hope
The cultural practice of palaver mirrors the church's call to councils and synodality.
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January 19, 2026 at 6:15 PM
The cultural practice of palaver mirrors the church's call to councils and synodality.