National Catholic Reporter

124 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Opinion: Can America's Lost Civil Religion Ever Return? · Michael Sean Winters argues that a revival of American civil religion is needed but likely impossible due to modern affluence and cultural shifts.
• Chicago Priest Michael Pfleger Placed on Leave Amid Abuse Allegation · Cardinal Blase Cupich places social activist Fr. Michael Pfleger on leave following a decades-old abuse allegation he denies.
• Catholic Relief Worker Urges Global Support for Venezuela Earthquake Victims · Robyn Fieser of Catholic Relief Services describes catastrophic damage and trauma in Venezuela following deadly earthquakes.
• 100 Clergy Protest ICE Detention Center Amid Recent Killings · Over 100 religious leaders protest Delaney Hall demanding facility closure following ICE-related deaths.
• Spiritual Lessons from World Cup Penalty Kicks · A 9-year-old's excitement for penalty kicks prompts a reflection on facing life's solitary moments with integrity.
• Peter Thiel Accuses Pope Leo XIV of Being Chinese Communist Agent and Calls Francis Antichrist · Tech billionaire Peter Thiel claims Pope Leo XIV serves Chinese interests and labels Pope Francis an Antichrist figure.
• Vatican Rebukes US Ambassador for Politicizing Pope's Criticism of Iran War · Vatican officials rejected US Ambassador Brian Burch's attempt to frame Pope Leo XIV's war criticism as mere statecraft.
• Vatican Priest Tours US Amid Immigrant Deaths and Deportation Fears · Fr. Mattia Ferrari leads a Vatican delegation across the US to witness immigrant suffering and advocate for human dignity.
• Pope Leo XIV Calls for Government Action to Protect Children and Workers from AI · Pope Leo XIV urges state intervention to regulate AI's impact on truth, education, and labor rights.
• Theologian Ronald Rolheiser Discusses Spirituality for Wisdom Years on Podcast · Oblate Fr. Ronald Rolheiser discusses his new book and the need for nonviolent spirituality in modern times.
• Boston Ministry Brings Food, Dignity and Conversation to Homeless via Mobile Van · Capuchin Mobile Ministries deploys a van to offer food, spiritual care and human connection to unhoused people in Boston.
• Russia Promotes Orthodox Saints to Boost Birth Rates Amid Demographic Crisis · Russia celebrates saints to encourage traditional families and reverse population decline.
• Pope Leo XIV Shares Lunch with 200 Vulnerable Guests at Castel Gandolfo · Pope Leo XIV hosted 200 vulnerable individuals for lunch and Mass at the Vatican's Castel Gandolfo.
• Jesuits Consolidate Five North American Novitiates into Two New Centers · Jesuit leadership merges five US and Canadian novitiates into two new centers starting in 2028.
• Four Canonized Women of Augustinian Spirituality Explored · The article profiles St. Monica, St. Clare, St. Rita, and St. Magdalene as key figures in Augustinian tradition.
• Notre Dame Places Female Rector on Leave Over Anonymous Abuse Allegations · Notre Dame places female residence hall rector on leave following anonymous online abuse allegations.
• Early Church Fathers Trending on TikTok for Their Timeless Swag · TikTok users recreate medieval church father paintings to highlight their timeless visual authority and modern swagger.
• UK Catholic Politician Andy Burnham Eyes Prime Minister Role After Starmer Resignation · Andy Burnham, a practicing Catholic, prepares to lead the UK Labour Party following Keir Starmer's resignation.
• Washington Cardinal Removes Exorcist Over Public UFO Claims · Cardinal McElroy removed a priest for making UFOs demonic on social media, citing the need for a private ministry.
• Catholic Leaders Deploy Aid as Venezuela Recovers from Deadly Earthquakes · Catholic Relief Services and Caritas Venezuela distribute emergency supplies following the June 24 earthquakes that killed at least 3,500.
• Pope Leo XIV Warns AI and Globalized Architecture Threaten America's Cultural Roots · Pope Leo XIV warns that AI and uniform architecture risk erasing American cultural identity.
• Mission Priest Comforts Venezuelan Migrants in Arizona After Earthquakes · Fr. Raymond Riding offers spiritual support to Venezuelan families grieving earthquake losses in Tucson.
• Trump's Red Card Overturn Taints US Patriotism at World Cup · Author argues President Trump's intervention in a soccer match corrupted the American ideal of unity celebrated during the World Cup.
• French Traditionalist Catholics Rally Behind Pope Leo XIV Amid SSPX Schism · French traditionalist Catholics express sadness over SSPX schism while preparing to welcome Pope Leo XIV in September.
• US Condemns Detention of Nicaraguan Bishop Amid Religious Freedom Concerns · The United States condemns the detention of Nicaraguan Bishop Juan Abelardo Mata and demands proof of his safety.
• Renewable Energy Investments Urged as Moral and Economic Imperative · Author urges Congress to fund international renewable energy programs to ensure stability and peace.
• Catholic Legal Aid Group Faces Collapse Over Trump Admin Fund Withholding · Estrella del Paso, a major Catholic immigrant legal aid provider, risks closure due to withheld federal reimbursements.
• Historian Examines Legacy of Closed NYC Catholic Hospital St. Vincent's · Thomas Rzeznik's new book analyzes the rise and fall of St. Vincent's Hospital and its lessons for the Catholic Church.
• Vietnam Fishermen Face Plastic Crisis as Faith Groups Mobilize for Cleanup · Vietnamese fishing communities struggle with plastic pollution while interfaith groups launch cleanup initiatives.
• Pope Leo XIV Visits U.S. Embassy on Independence Day to Discuss Peace and Freedom · Pope Leo XIV visited the U.S. Embassy in Rome to celebrate Independence Day and discuss peace with Ambassador Brian Burch.