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.

Your thoughts on experiencing harm in the confessional

by NCR Staff

Dec 3, 2021

Your thoughts: NCR readers respond to a commentary recounting countless stories from Catholics who have experienced harm by priests in the confessional booth.

At the White House in Washington Nov. 29, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, listens to President Joe Biden deliver an update on the omicron coronavirus variant. (CNS/Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)

The Francis Effect podcast: Recent verdicts; bishops' meeting wrap-up; omicron variant

by NCR Staff

Dec 1, 2021

Listen: In this episode, hosts Father Daniel, Heidi and David discuss the takeaways from the recent U.S. bishops' meeting, the continuing dangers of COVID-19, and verdicts in killings in Wisconsin and Georgia.

Your thoughts on Archbishop Gomez and pseudo-religions, part two

by NCR Staff

Nov 19, 2021

Your thoughts: More NCR readers respond to a speech from Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez, calling modern social justice movements anti-Christian "pseudo-religions."

Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez concelebrates Mass with Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Nov. 15 in Baltimore during the bishops' fall general assembly. (CNS)

The Francis Effect podcast: Biden and bishops; Madison anti-vax memo; Archbishop Gomez

by NCR Staff

Nov 17, 2021

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David about the U.S. bishops on the Eucharist, comments by Los Angeles' archbishop about social justice, and the Madison Diocese forbidding parishes to be used as vaccination sites.

Your thoughts on experiencing harm in the confessional

The Francis Effect podcast: Recent verdicts; bishops' meeting wrap-up; omicron variant

Your thoughts on Archbishop Gomez and pseudo-religions, part two

The Francis Effect podcast: Biden and bishops; Madison anti-vax memo; Archbishop Gomez

Your thoughts on Archbishop Gomez and pseudo-religions

NCR Live: President Biden, U.S. bishops, culture wars and Communion

A special message from NCR's board chair

Your thoughts on Chaput and Pope Francis

The Francis Effect podcast: COP26 opens; Biden meets the pope; COVID vaccine for kids

Your thoughts on women priests

Your thoughts on pro-life or pro-choice

NCR Live: Pope Francis' vision for the Synod of Bishops

The Francis Effect podcast: Popular movements, paternity leave, and climate change

Your thoughts on Audrey Assad leaving the church

Your thoughts on Pope Francis' criticism of EWTN

The Francis Effect podcast: Francis and EWTN; religious liberty standoff; pop culture roundup

Your thoughts on traditionalists leaving Latin Mass

Your thoughts on Mel Gibson and 'canceled' priests

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

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