National Catholic Reporter

239 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Sociologist Ryan Burge Debunks Claims of American Christian Revival · Sociologist Ryan Burge argues data shows American Christianity is declining, contradicting media narratives of a youth-led revival.
• Podcast explores theologian Todd Walatka's book on St. Óscar Romero · The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast features Notre Dame professor Todd Walatka discussing his new book on St. Óscar Romero.
• Cleric Criticizes Trend of Placing Tabernacles on Cathedral Main Altars · A priest argues that returning tabernacles to the main altar in cathedrals violates Vatican II norms and ancient tradition.
• Irish Primate Reflects on Fr. Flanagan's Witness After Venerable Declaration · Archbishop Eamon Martin praises Fr. Edward Flanagan's legacy of dignity for youth following his declaration as venerable.
• Jewish Scholar Amy-Jill Levine Elected Catholic Biblical Association President Amid Antisemitic Backlash · Amy-Jill Levine becomes first Jewish president of the Catholic Biblical Association, sparking antisemitic criticism.
• US Bishop Urges Global Aid as Nepal Floods Kill Over 580 · A US Catholic bishop calls for international aid after deadly floods in Nepal kill more than 580 people.
• Catholic Activists Offer Directions Amid US Institutional Critique · A podcast host interviews Catholic leaders on social teaching as a guide for navigating US societal failures.
• New Book Argues Cultural Barriers Block Women's Ordination as Deacons · Phyllis Zagano's new book claims the Vatican's resistance to women deacons is cultural, not theological.
• Back-to-School Season Offers Spiritual Lessons on Trust and Community · The author uses the back-to-school bus ritual to illustrate spiritual lessons on letting go and trusting community.
• Pope Leo XIV declares prayer and social justice inseparable · Pope Leo XIV tells the Society of St. Vincent de Paul that prayer and social justice are inseparable.
• Archbishop Hebda Calls for Peace After One Year of Minneapolis School Shooting · Archbishop Hebda urges the community to be beacons of light as the one-year anniversary of the Annunciation School shooting approaches.
• Silicon Valley Pop-Up Masses Bridge Church and Community Safety Concerns · Outdoor Catholic Masses in Campbell, California, foster community dialogue and address local safety issues.
• Public Health Experts Urge Catholic Church to Adopt Evidence-Based Prevention for Child Sexual Abuse · An author argues the Catholic Church should leverage its global infrastructure to implement and evaluate evidence-based child sexual abuse prevention.
• Massachusetts Court Blocks Quincy Police Statues Over Religious Neutrality · Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules Quincy likely violated state constitution by displaying Catholic saint statues.
• Archbishop Urges US to Rethink Haiti Deportations Amid Massacre · Archbishop Thomas Wenski urges the US to reconsider deporting Haitians following a deadly gang massacre in Kenscoff.
• Catholic Organizations Rally to Aid Hawaii Parishes After Hurricane Lala · Catholic groups including Knights of Columbus and EPIC Ministry rush relief to Hawaii parishes after Hurricane Lala.
• East Tennessee Diocese Honors Dolly Parton as 'One of Our Own' · The Diocese of Knoxville mourns Dolly Parton, celebrating her faith, philanthropy, and Appalachian roots.
• Dolly Parton's Legacy Defined by Hope and Faith Beyond Music · Dolly Parton's legacy is defined by her ability to offer hope and kindness during dark times, transcending her music.
• Democrats Eye Senate Majority Amid Rising Blue Wave in Midterms · Analysis suggests Democrats have a realistic chance to win the Senate despite holding only 47 seats.
• Colombian Nuns Use Social Media to Plea for Aid After Earthquake · Colombian nuns use social media to request aid following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that killed over 300 people.
• Vatican Finalizes Mass for Care of Creation for US Churches · The Vatican approved English and Spanish translations of a new Mass for the care of creation for US parishes.
• Vatican Urges End to Russia-Ukraine War in Moscow Talks · Archbishop Gallagher meets Lavrov to call for diplomatic resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
• Pope Leo XIV Defends Vatican II Liturgical Reform as Necessary for Faithful Participation · Pope Leo XIV stated that the Vatican II liturgical reform was necessary to ensure active lay participation in Mass.
• Cardinal Cupich Reinstates Chicago Priest Cleared of Abuse Allegations · Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich reinstates Fr. Michael Pfleger as pastor after an independent review cleared him of abuse allegations.
• Teenagers Remind Adults of Hope Despite School Violence and Police Presence · A mother reflects on how teenagers dancing at school remind adults to hope despite recent violence and police presence.
• Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical Calls for a Civilization of Love Through Small Acts · Pope Leo XIV urges humanity to build a civilization of love through daily acts of forgiveness and justice.
• Transgender History Month Celebrates Trans Catholic Saints in Medieval Church · Scholars highlight medieval saints who transgressed gender binaries to inspire modern transgender Catholics.
• St. John's University Sues NY Labor Board Over Catholic Exemption · St. John's University sued the New York Public Employee Relations Board claiming religious exemption from state labor laws.
• Religious Texts Frame Love and Forgiveness as Obligations to Enemies · A religious commentary interprets Paul and Jesus as commanding love and forgiveness toward enemies as a divine obligation.
• Pope Leo XIV Appoints Knights of Columbus Leader to Vatican Office · Pope Leo XIV appointed Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly to lead the Vatican's Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.