Catholic college leaders focus on inclusion, diversity
Annual meeting: The Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities reaffirmed their "commitment of our institutions to creating inclusive, welcoming campus environments."
Justice
On becoming a sanctuary: Five points for Catholic institutions to consider
Want to declare sanctuary status? Five things to think about before you do.
Poverty, injustice still drive migration from Guatemala
NCR Today: Programs like the Barbara Ford Peace Center and SEGAMIL cannot address Guatemala's larger structural problems, but their life-transforming work does foster local development and save lives.
What does it mean to be an American?
Distinctly Catholic: Countering Trump's answer, protesters and prelates offered a different vision of our national identity this weekend, one that spoke to the better angels of our nature.
'Give me your tired, your poor ...'
NCR Today: Trump's executive order limiting refugees from seven countries violates our deeply held American beliefs as well as the basic tenets of the Gospel.
Bishops visiting Holy Land: Christians must oppose Israeli settlements
'Defacto annexation.' Christians have a responsibility to oppose the construction of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories, said bishops from the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Alternative facts and fear-mongering, we've seen this before
Distinctly Catholic: The U.S.A. does not face an immigration crisis. There is no drastic epidemic of violent crime perpetrated by undocumented immigrants. None of this mattered to our new president.
Ohio judge rules against midazolam drug in executions
Granting a stay of execution for three men, Magistrate Judge Merz rules that midazolam, used in the state's drug protocol for executions, constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.
Breadth of Women's March was its greatest strength
The mission and vision to stand in solidarity "for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health and our families" — was broad enough to include pretty much everyone.
Catholics could do more to promote the common good
NCR Today: U.S. Catholic bishops could do more to promote the common good -- especially important as Catholics begin their pilgrimage to Washington for the March for Life.
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June 16-29, 2017
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