Politics
'Nones' at all-time high, but are not voting as a bloc
New study shows a quarter of U.S. adults do not affiliate with any religion; the so-called "nones" are growing, but the group is not voting.
Parish
Parishes differ in approach to addiction
Preview: Catholic parishes find themselves confronted with drug addiction. Some are undertaking a faith response to what many describe as a spiritual disease.
Justice
Bishop Jugis calls all to pray for peace, justice in Charlotte
Bishop Peter Jugis called on the Charlotte diocese to pray after two nights of violence following the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott, an African-American.
Accountability
Vatican delegate urges Pope Francis to fire Guam archbishop over abuse
The special investigator Pope Francis appointed to look into allegations that the Catholic archbishop of Guam abused altar boys is urging the Vatican to remove the cleric.
Vatican
Francis plans trip to Georgia and Azerbaijan
As Pope Francis prepares for a Sept. 30-Oct. 2 visit to Georgia and Azerbaijan, experts hope the trip might help strengthen relations between the Roman Catholic and Georgian Orthodox churches.
World
Polish bishops oppose Catholic group's support of gay rights campaign
Poland's bishops conference has condemned a Polish Catholic group's support for a gay rights campaign; the group is pressing on to ensure an understanding atmosphere in Poland.
People
Catholic Worker walks out the Gospels in secular San Francisco
Preview: San Francisco's Temenos Catholic Worker house, the ministry founded by the Rev. River Sims, takes the Worker mission to the city's front lines.
Global Sisters Report
Mining our mountain: People in Dominican Republic tell Canadian company 'no'
Preview: A fight is underway in the Dominican Republic to preserve Loma Miranda, one of the country's most biodiverse mountains, from potential mining operations.
Theology
Editorial: Guidelines point to Amoris Laetitia's intent
Editorial: Some discussions surrounding Amoris Laetitia have focused on what the document means. Many have wondered why Francis doesn't clarify his thinking. Well, now he has.
Media
'Ben-Hur,' 'Ray Donovan,' will receive Catholics in Media Associates Awards
NCR Today: Bishop Robert Barron and "Story of God" will also receive awards at the Catholics in Media Associates 23rd annual awards event Oct. 9 in Los Angeles.
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In This Issue
September 9-22, 2016
- Editorial: Make action on poverty a national priority
- Music provides a deeper sense of promise
- SNAP concerned with survivor confidentiality after judge's sanctions
- Special Section (subscribers only): Health & Well-Being