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Pope Leo XIV spent close to three hours listening to and praying with 15 Belgians who had survived clerical sexual abuse as children.
Pope holds long meeting with Belgian abuse survivors
Pope Leo XIV spent close to three hours listening to and praying with 15 Belgians who had survived clerical sexual abuse as children.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Pope Leo XIV spent close to three hours listening to and praying with 15 Belgians who had survived clerical sexual abuse as children.
Thousands of pilgrims turned out Nov. 2 in Romania's capital for the consecration of religious paintings inside the world's largest Christian Orthodox church that was being opened after 15 years of construction.
Romanians flock to a new cathedral, the world's largest Orthodox church
Proposals for a national cathedral had been put forward for more than a century, but its fruition was hampered by two world wars and the decades of communist rule, which sought to suppress religion.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Thousands of pilgrims turned out Nov. 2 in Romania's capital for the consecration of religious paintings inside the world's largest Christian Orthodox church that was being opened after 15 years of construction.
Jane Sammon was terrified the first time she met Dorothy Day, the Catholic Worker founder under consideration for sainthood by the Vatican.
On Dorothy Day's birthday, the life and work of a Catholic Worker who knew her
At 25, Jane Sammon was drawn to the movement's love for the Catholic Church, their willingness to live in voluntary poverty and their readiness to risk jail opposing the Vietnam War.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Jane Sammon was terrified the first time she met Dorothy Day, the Catholic Worker founder under consideration for sainthood by the Vatican.
"There is nothing shameful about being weak or vulnerable," writes Sr. Lavina D'Souza. "It is OK to say, 'I am broken.'"
Breaking through insecurities
"There is nothing shameful about being weak or vulnerable," writes Sr. Lavina D'Souza. "It is OK to say, 'I am broken.' "
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November 11, 2025 at 4:21 AM
"There is nothing shameful about being weak or vulnerable," writes Sr. Lavina D'Souza. "It is OK to say, 'I am broken.'"
Some 7,800 students from more than 100 tribes were sent to the Carlisle, Pa., school as the U.S. government systematically and violently evicted Native Americans from their lands to seize them for white settlers.
The remains and stories of Native American students reclaimed from a Pennsylvania cemetery
Some 7,800 students from more than 100 tribes were sent to the Carlisle, Pa., school as the U.S. government systematically and violently evicted Native Americans from their lands to seize them for whi...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Some 7,800 students from more than 100 tribes were sent to the Carlisle, Pa., school as the U.S. government systematically and violently evicted Native Americans from their lands to seize them for white settlers.
This week, "The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast" welcomes Ivana Hughes, president of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, one of the leading advocates for nuclear disarmament.
Podcast: 'Threat of nuclear war is absolutely enormous,' says Ivana Hughes
This week, "The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast" welcomes Ivana Hughes, president of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, one of the leading advocates for nuclear disarmament.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:19 AM
This week, "The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast" welcomes Ivana Hughes, president of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, one of the leading advocates for nuclear disarmament.
A former director of stewardship and development for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Missouri, has been arrested and charged with theft, with federal prosecutors alleging he stole more than $150,000 using his diocesan credit card.
Former diocesan fundraising director indicted on wire fraud for alleged 6-figure theft
A former director of stewardship and development for the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese has been arrested and charged with theft. Federal prosecutors allege he stole more than $150,000 using his dioce...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:34 AM
A former director of stewardship and development for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Missouri, has been arrested and charged with theft, with federal prosecutors alleging he stole more than $150,000 using his diocesan credit card.
Paul asked bluntly, "Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?" If he asked the same of us today, with what depth of conviction could we say yes?
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica: A dim shadow
Scripture for Life: Paul asked bluntly, "Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?" If he asked the same of us today, with what depth of conviction coul...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Paul asked bluntly, "Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?" If he asked the same of us today, with what depth of conviction could we say yes?
Dr. Chris Cruz on the recent HBO drama following a former Catholic priest who is now in law enforcement—and overwhelming interpersonal trouble.
'Task' review: Mark Ruffalo ain't no Fr. Brown
Dr. Chris Cruz on the recent HBO drama following a former Catholic priest who is now in law enforcement—and overwhelming interpersonal trouble.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Dr. Chris Cruz on the recent HBO drama following a former Catholic priest who is now in law enforcement—and overwhelming interpersonal trouble.
The U.S. Supreme Court has moved to temporarily block full payments necessary to fund SNAP, a program providing food support to millions of Americans with low incomes, after the Trump administration asked the court to hear its request to issue only partial payments in November.
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration to temporarily block full funding for SNAP
The U.S. Supreme Court has moved to temporarily block full payments necessary to fund SNAP, a program providing food support to millions of Americans with low incomes, after the Trump administration a...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court has moved to temporarily block full payments necessary to fund SNAP, a program providing food support to millions of Americans with low incomes, after the Trump administration asked the court to hear its request to issue only partial payments in November.
Soul Seeing writer Dani Clark recalls the day when a little boy on the street stopped her in her tracks and changed both of their lives forever.
When Christ looks at you through the eyes of a 3-year-old
Soul Seeing writer Dani Clark recalls the day when a little boy on the street stopped her in her tracks and changed both of their lives forever.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Soul Seeing writer Dani Clark recalls the day when a little boy on the street stopped her in her tracks and changed both of their lives forever.
At the Public Theater in Manhattan, the biblical story of Noah and the flood is modernized and reimagined in "Oh Happy Day!"
Reaching for a 'Happy Day': Noah's ark goes off-Broadway
At the Public Theater in Manhattan, the biblical story of Noah and the flood is modernized and reimagined in "Oh Happy Day!"
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November 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
At the Public Theater in Manhattan, the biblical story of Noah and the flood is modernized and reimagined in "Oh Happy Day!"
As Pope Leo XIV marks his six-month milestone Nov. 8, a gradual sketch of his style and vision of church is beginning to emerge.
6 themes from Pope Leo's 6 months as pope
As Pope Leo XIV marks his six-month milestone Nov. 8, a gradual sketch of his style and vision of church is beginning to emerge.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
As Pope Leo XIV marks his six-month milestone Nov. 8, a gradual sketch of his style and vision of church is beginning to emerge.
With COP30 underway Brazil, faith leaders say the time for polite appeals is over. From Turkana's dry fields to the Amazon's burning forests, the church is turning to action and demanding world leaders keep their promises.
For 30 years, leaders have promised climate action. The Earth has waited in vain.
With COP30 underway Brazil, faith leaders say the time for polite appeals is over. From Turkana's dry fields to the Amazon's burning forests, the church is turning to action and demanding world leader...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
With COP30 underway Brazil, faith leaders say the time for polite appeals is over. From Turkana's dry fields to the Amazon's burning forests, the church is turning to action and demanding world leaders keep their promises.
Leo is a young, even vigorous, 70 years old. Those prelates who thought they could outlast Francis and resisted his reforms must recognize they will not outlast Leo. The bishops this week will need to decide whether they will follow the Holy Father's lead, or not?
Will the bishops follow Pope Leo's lead? Or not?
The U.S. bishops begin their plenary meeting today. This year, a large cloud hangs over the meeting, writes Michael Sean Winters. Yet there is also a rainbow, and the bishops face crucial decisions.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Leo is a young, even vigorous, 70 years old. Those prelates who thought they could outlast Francis and resisted his reforms must recognize they will not outlast Leo. The bishops this week will need to decide whether they will follow the Holy Father's lead, or not?
"It does not matter whether some of our brothers and sisters have proper documentation or not," said Sample. "They are our brothers and sisters in the body of Christ."
Portland archbishop on ICE activity: Human dignity comes from God, not government
"It does not matter whether some of our brothers and sisters have proper documentation or not," Archbishop Alexander Sample declared in a Nov. 8 statement. "They are our brothers and sisters in the bo...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
"It does not matter whether some of our brothers and sisters have proper documentation or not," said Sample. "They are our brothers and sisters in the body of Christ."
What we are witnessing is clearly contradictory not only to the heart of the Christian Gospel, but to the essence of other world religions as well.
What is American Catholicism in this moment of political crisis?
U.S. bishops have spent untold millions to influence national politics on abortion, but their response to real terror in our streets and government-driven deprivation of basic needs has been embarrass...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
What we are witnessing is clearly contradictory not only to the heart of the Christian Gospel, but to the essence of other world religions as well.
The USCCB will meet this week in Baltimore to discuss evolving immigration issues, revised ethical directives for Catholic health care facilities and hold an election that "will have consequences beyond the U.S. church."
US bishops to choose new president, discuss immigration enforcement, health care
The USCCB will meet this week in Baltimore to discuss evolving immigration issues, revised ethical directives for Catholic health care facilities and hold an election that "will have consequences beyo...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The USCCB will meet this week in Baltimore to discuss evolving immigration issues, revised ethical directives for Catholic health care facilities and hold an election that "will have consequences beyond the U.S. church."
Landor v. Louisiana stands out because it underscores the complexity and far-reaching nature of religious freedom laws in the United States and the increasingly diverse faith traditions to which they apply.
Supreme Court soon to hear a religious freedom case that's united both sides of the church-state divide
Landor v. Louisiana stands out because it underscores the complexity and far-reaching nature of religious freedom laws in the United States and the increasingly diverse faith traditions to which they ...
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November 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Landor v. Louisiana stands out because it underscores the complexity and far-reaching nature of religious freedom laws in the United States and the increasingly diverse faith traditions to which they apply.
Looking for an in-person or virtual event celebrating Black Catholic History Month this November? We've got you covered.
Where to find a Black Catholic History Month event (2025 edition)
Looking for an in-person or virtual event celebrating Black Catholic History Month this November? We've got you covered.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Looking for an in-person or virtual event celebrating Black Catholic History Month this November? We've got you covered.
A federal appeals court will hear arguments in January about state laws in Texas and Louisiana requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.
Federal appeals court to hear cases over Ten Commandments in public schools
A federal appeals court will hear arguments in January about state laws in Texas and Louisiana requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
A federal appeals court will hear arguments in January about state laws in Texas and Louisiana requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.
As the U.S. Supreme Court considered President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff policy, economists raised concerns about the potential impact of that policy on the poor.
Economists express concern about the poor as Supreme Court weighs Trump's tariffs
As the U.S. Supreme Court considered President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff policy, economists raised concerns about the potential impact of that policy on the poor.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
As the U.S. Supreme Court considered President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff policy, economists raised concerns about the potential impact of that policy on the poor.
"What is mine to do?" writes Sr. Eilis McCulloh. "What is ours to do? How do we respond when we are afraid?"
To be ridiculously courageous in love
"What is mine to do?" writes Sr. Eilis McCulloh. "What is ours to do? How do we respond when we are afraid?"
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November 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
"What is mine to do?" writes Sr. Eilis McCulloh. "What is ours to do? How do we respond when we are afraid?"
Millions flocked to Mexico's vibrant streets in late October and early November for its world-famous Day of the Dead festivities, yielding a projected economic boost to the country this year of $2.69 billion, according to the national chamber of commerce group Concanaco Servytur.
Reporter's Notebook: Even in death, the missing face class disparities in Mexico
This year, some Catholic parishes chose to honor a group of people whose presumed demise is at odds with the cheerfulness of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations: the disappeared, most of whom are po...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Millions flocked to Mexico's vibrant streets in late October and early November for its world-famous Day of the Dead festivities, yielding a projected economic boost to the country this year of $2.69 billion, according to the national chamber of commerce group Concanaco Servytur.
Letters to the editor: NCR readers respond to stories about a priest who helps fearful migrants do their laundry, Loyola Marymount University's labor disputes and how Christians ought to love their neighbors.
Your letters: Solidarity with migrants, Marymount's workers and loving our neighbors
Letters to the editor: NCR readers respond to stories about a priest who helps fearful migrants do their laundry, Loyola Marymount University's labor disputes and how Christians ought to love their ne...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Letters to the editor: NCR readers respond to stories about a priest who helps fearful migrants do their laundry, Loyola Marymount University's labor disputes and how Christians ought to love their neighbors.