Christopher White is the national correspondent for NCR. He holds a master's degree in ethics and society from Fordham University and a bachelor's degree in politics, philosophy and economics from The King's College. He is the former director of Catholic Voices USA and his work has appeared in Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, Forbes, New York Daily News, International Business Times, among many other print and online publications. He has regularly appeared on television and radio programs, including CNN, NPR, RTE and BBC. Follow him on Twitter: @CWWhite212.
LA Congress to go virtual for 2021 due to ongoing pandemic
Organizers of the largest annual gathering of Catholics in the United States have suspended plans for an in-person gathering in 2021 and will instead host a virtual meeting next year.
Trump support declines among white and Hispanic Catholics
A poll from the Pew Research Center released July 1 showed the president's disapproval rating among white Catholics is at 45%, up from 42% in January of this year. Among Hispanic Catholics, his disapproval figures are even higher — clocking in at 74% in June, compared to 72% in January.
Indianapolis Archdiocese's new school policy may bar transgender students
The Indianapolis Archdiocese has issued new guidelines warning that transgender students may not be allowed to enroll in its Catholic schools. The document, obtained by NCR, was signed into effect on June 8.
Prosecutor to reconsider pressing charges against accused Wyoming bishop
A Wyoming prosecutor has agreed to another review of the recommended charges against retired Cheyenne Bishop Joseph Hart, less than two weeks after informing the alleged victim at the center of the case that he would not pursue the matter.