Is now the time for LGBTQ priests and religious to come out?
What allows some to sustain prejudice, suspicion and uncertainty toward LGBTQ people is the fact that too many of us keep silent. It’s easy to demonize people who never get to speak for themselves.
Christian ‘Care of Creation Declaration’ installed within Chicago Catholic cathedral
An ecumenical gathering marked the installation of the “Chicagoland Christians United for the Care of Creation Declaration” within Chicago’s Holy Name Cathedral on May 18.
Pope to participate in dialogue with Asia-Pacific students ahead of September trip
Ahead of his ambitious trip to the Asia-Pacific and Oceania in September, Pope Francis will participate in an online dialogue with students from the region.
No matter the verdict, trial by jury is a blessing
The American people know, or should know, that the jury system is the best device engineered by the human mind to protect the liberties of all against the power of the few.
Your letters: transgender policies, Harrison Butker, traditionalism
Letters to the editor: NCR readers respond to articles about the shapers of transgender policies, Harrison Butker, and traditionalism.
Daily Devotional: May 31, 2024 – Queenship of the Blessed Virgin
Today is Friday, May 31, 2024, The feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with a commemoration of St. Petronilla, Virgin, a second class feast, with the liturgical color of white. In this episode: St. John Chrysostom on Meekness, the history of today’s feast, we’ll continue our series of meditations on the sign of […]
Day 152: Being Forgotten (2024)
Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today’s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: […]
Louisiana requires posting of Decalogue in public school, college classrooms (Religion Clause)
Louisiana lawmakers have passed legislation requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in all public school and public college classrooms. The legislation passed by large margins: 79-16 in the state house and 30-8 in the state senate. The bill states that “the historical role of the Ten Commandments accords with our nation’s history and faithfully […]
USCCB will oppose any bill that expands abortion funding, pro-life chairman tells Congress (USCCB)
In a recent letter to congressional leaders, the chairman of the US bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities called for “improvements and investments in maternal and child health and child care, strengthening the Child Tax Credit, a paid parental leave policy, fully funding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and more.” […]
Central African cardinal has mixed view of Russian military presence in nation (Fides)
Cardinal Dieudonnè Nzapalainga of Bangui, Central African Republic (map), reflected on the state of the nation over a decade after the beginning of a civil war launched by mostly Muslim Séléka rebels. “During the worst period of the conflict, essentially 95% of the territory was controlled by the rebels, now it is the other way […]