In the shadow of the cross before us, where our faith calls us to ponder the vulnerable Jesus and the Christ of the marginalized, our government has erected a modern Golgotha for Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Slashing lifesaving aid, writes Delaware Sen. Chris Coons, shows the world "that we are not a reliable partner defined by its compassion, but an unreliable one defined by cruelty and indifference."
The budgetary problems at the bishops' conference are real. No one expected the new administration's policy changes to be so draconian or so immediate. Still, the bishops didn't put up much of a fight, did they?
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is set to question Brian Burch, a persistent critic of Pope Francis, in a confirmation hearing to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See.
In the shadow of the cross before us, where our faith calls us to ponder the vulnerable Jesus and the Christ of the marginalized, our government has erected a modern Golgotha for Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
The New Yorker magazine has managed to insult Christians and Jews alike with a cartoon depicting the Last Supper in an April issue, writes columnist Phyllis Zagano.
The pontiff met with about 70 inmates, along with the prison workers and chaplains, for about 30 minutes, according to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office.
JD Vance is heading to Rome over Easter weekend on a visit that could offer the Catholic convert a chance of a reconciliation with Pope Francis after the vice president's row with the hierarchy over immigration.
Pope Francis has raised the status of the Vatican's diplomatic academy to an institute of higher learning that will issue academic degrees while also strengthening its focus on evangelization.
More than half of Ireland's birds are in decline. Séan Ronayne hopes recording each bird's song on film might help encourage people to save them and the ecosystems they call home.
In an effort to blunt criticism of the poor air quality in Beijing prior to the 2008 Summer Olympics, the Chinese government implemented ambitious measures to curb air pollution. The result was not exactly shocking to Kimberly Terrell, a research scientist and director of community engagement at the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic: Community and maternal health improved.
This compelling narrative invites readers to reflect deeply on the authentic meaning of ecclesial community: a church not constrained by bureaucratic structures and rigid norms but one that truly incarnates God's presence in the lived experiences of its people.
"Eric LaRue" follows the emotional journeys of a school shooter's parents, who seek spiritual direction in two very different ways. Director Michael Shannon and stars Judy Greer and Paul Sparks spoke with NCR about the film.
By publication day for Katherine Stewart's new book, Donald Trump had returned to power with early moves toward authoritarianism. Stewart's analysis and call to action might have arrived too late, writes Pulitzer winner Marilyn W. Thompson.
Jay Sefton co-wrote and performed "Unreconciled," the story of how he played Jesus in an eighth-grade Catholic school passion play in a Philadelphia suburb under the direction of the priest that abused him.
'The struggle goes on': Sisters of St. Joseph remember Selma marches
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet hosted a day of events at St. Joseph's Academy, marking the marches' 60th anniversary, celebrating the St. Joseph sisters who took part, and unveiling archival items that are now preserved there.
After abuse scandals, church leaders must take action to rebuild trust
We can still talk about trust after the abuse scandals — but only if church leadership puts in place measures to ensure that trust is never again betrayed as it was in the past.
Dominican Sr. Carol Gilbert joined Catholics and members of various faiths for a Holy Week vigil April 14 in the park in front of the White House, to support the family of deported Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
