NCR Today

NCR Today is the group blog of NCR. Each member of our diverse team of bloggers writes on different topics, including the politics of the church and secular society (and the interaction between the two), culture, management of the church and more.

A woman holds a sign in Italian reading "Liberty, Creativity and Dialogue" as people wait for Pope Francis' arrival to celebrate Mass on the fields outside the Basilica of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows in Sastin, Slovakia, Sept. 15. (CNS/Paul Haring)

The Francis Effect podcast: Synodality, deportation of migrants, and a papal trip

by NCR Staff

Sep 22, 2021

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David explore synodality, look at U.S. policy playing out with Haitian migrants, and welcome guest Christopher White to talk about the pope's recent visit to Hungary and Slovakia.

Your thoughts on transphobic bishop statements

by NCR Staff

Sep 17, 2021

Your thoughts: NCR readers respond to a recent column about statements from U.S. bishops that dismiss the reality of transgender persons and their lived experiences.

People walk away from the World Trade Center tower in New York City Sept. 11, 2001. (CNS/Reuters/Shannon Stapleton)

NCR readers share their memories of 9/11

by Stephanie Yeagle

Sep 11, 2021

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.

Your thoughts on global climate change

by NCR Staff

Sep 10, 2021

Your thoughts: NCR readers respond to a recent column about the report recently issued by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

The Francis Effect podcast: Synodality, deportation of migrants, and a papal trip

Your thoughts on transphobic bishop statements

NCR readers share their memories of 9/11

Your thoughts on global climate change

The Francis Effect podcast: Summer catch-up, Latin Mass and ongoing COVID-19 woes

Your thoughts on voting restrictions

Tell us about your memory or experience of 9/11

Your thoughts on religious exemptions to vaccine mandates

Your thoughts on the Napa Institute summer conference

Your thoughts on Democrats, abortion and Communion

Your thoughts on The Pillar's investigation of Msgr. Jeffrey Burrill

Your thoughts on cracking down on the Latin Mass

Your thoughts on requiring COVID-19 vaccines

Your thoughts on dysfunction in the US bishops' conference

Your thoughts on the US bishops' Communion document, part three

Your thoughts on the US bishops' Communion document, part two

Your thoughts on the US bishops' Communion document

Your thoughts on the bishops, Biden and Communion

Your thoughts on standing with Rep. Liz Cheney

Your thoughts on Sen. Kaine's commentary about Biden and the bishops

NCR selected for Google News Initiative audience project

Your thoughts on MAGA Catholics

Your thoughts on Cordileone's letter on denying Communion

Your thoughts on denying Biden Communion

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