Stephanie Yeagle

These 10 pieces were NCR's most read opinion articles and commentaries of 2022, including thoughts on the U.S. bishops' conference, Pope Francis' implementation of Vatican II, and the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

NCR's top 10 news stories for 2022 highlight calls for change in the Catholic Church. Amid the hope that Pope Francis' synod on synodality will lead to transformation, though, opposition to Francis' efforts continue.

Watch: Soul Seeing for Lent host Michael Leach speaks with Franciscan Sr. Ilia Delio about finding God in everything and balancing spirituality and science.

Watch: NCR culture/opinion editor Olga Segura speaks to Tia Noelle Pratt and Byron Wratee about reclaiming space for Black Catholics in both the church and society.

Watch: Soul Seeing for Lent host Michael Leach talks with Nicole Symmonds about finding humanity on Twitter, spreading positivity and her journey to Catholicism. 

Watch: Host Michael Leach speaks with Jesuit Fr. Jim Martin about the power of prayer and having honest conversations with God.

Watch: Host Michael Leach speaks with Loretto Sr. Jeannine Gramick about her ministry, her correspondence with Pope Francis and what she's doing this Lent.

NCR Live: Two theologians talk about the controversy surrounding Catholic baptisms in Arizona that were declared invalid because the priest used a slightly modified formula of the traditional rite.

2021 continued to show our need to connect with each other and focus on important issues and topics. The following 10 pieces were NCR's most read opinion articles and commentaries of the year.

COVID-19 continued to dominate 2021's headlines, despite available vaccinations and many mask mandates. Meanwhile, Pope Francis made some radical changes to the church's power structure, including plans for the 2023 Synod of Bishops. He also said there's a moral obligation to get vaccinated.

Tell us: In this season of longing and hope, with much uncertainty still hanging over our heads, NCR requested that our readers share their favorite Christmas recipe and why it means so much to them.

Tell us: As we approach the Christmas season, full of longing and hope, we are asking readers to share their favorite Christmas recipe and why it means so much to them.

Watch: Four experts discuss the U.S. bishops' controversial document on "eucharistic coherence," which was originally planned to cover denying Communion to pro-choice politicians such as President Joe Biden.

NCR Live: A conversation about Pope Francis' vision for the 2021-23 Catholic Synod of Bishops with San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy and St. Joseph Sr. Katie Eiffe, director of synodal planning for the Diocese of Syracuse, New York. 

NCR Live: Host and NCR opinion editor Olga Segura talks to NCR Vatican correspondent Christopher White and The Tablet Rome Correspondent Christopher Lamb following Francis' recent papal trip to Hungary and Slovakia

Tell us: Today, as we recognize the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, NCR readers shared their stories — including how their faith may have helped on Sept. 11, 2001, and after.

Tell us: We are asking our readers to share with us how their faith impacted their memory or experience of Sept. 11, 2001, on its 20th anniversary.

Although the coronavirus has impacted the Catholic Church in a multitude of ways, non-virus-related news also had a major impact. Here are the 10 news stories that got the most attention from you, our readers.

NCR's opinion, commentary and editorial writers urged our church and world to respond to points of disconnection so evident in 2020. Here are their articles that got the most attention.