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Marc Barnes, who seems to lean toward the conservative side says "Trump could be disastrous for Catholics. We must oppose him from the start". Why: The new president might create a huge leftist kickback -- enough to sweep away any gains on life issues.
Read all of NCR's stories analyzing the election and looking forward to the Trump administration here: Transition to Trump
Why some fear this election's lasting damage to American Christianity
Israeli minister: Donald Trump's win means the Palestinians will never have their own state
San Antonio women wonder where to go from here, with Donald Trump as president
Trump says health care, border, jobs are top priorities
Team Trump is already filled with Washington insiders
Violence erupts in Portland 'riot' as anti-Trump protests continue in cities across the nation
Catholic church can play vital role in healing the nation
Christian women in India take steps to address clerical abuse cases
Commentary: The power of religion over women in India by Virginia Saldanha
Making music for Mass, Oregon Catholic Press meets growing needs
This week NCR Book Club cracked up Ghetto: The Invention of a Place, the History of an Idea, by Mitchell Duneier
Taiwan set to legalize same-sex marriages, a first in Asia
Start your day inspired with daily scripture reflections. Join NCR's sister publication, Celebration, for Daily Bread, a series of short reflections written by four authors who meet regularly to share the readings.
Or reflect on 
Pencil Preaching by Pat Marrin. Every morning Pat Marrin breaks open the Word with a pencil sketch and a short meditation.
