Jesuits to return 525 acres of South Dakota land to Rosebud Sioux
The Jesuits are returning more than 500 acres in South Dakota to the Rosebud Sioux. The formal return of the property is expected to be complete sometime in May.
Justice
Puerto Rico bankruptcy: Archbishop's suggestion becomes forced reality
An oversight financial board filed paperwork May 3 to protect the U.S. territory from creditors, allowing Puerto Rico to begin to restructure its $72 billion debt.
'We are the No,' Cardinal Tobin says as faith leaders vow to support immigrants
New Jersey’s faith leaders vow to stand alongside those targeted under the White House agenda — and build their own wall of resistance to President Trump's policies.
New Ways Ministry sees 'hope and frustration' for LGBT Catholics
New Ways Ministry, the 40-year-old advocacy group for LGBT Catholics, held its eighth national symposium in Chicago April 28-30 and highlighted a sense of optimism under the leadership of Pope Francis.
Nonprofits step up to offer legal advice to immigrants
South Arlington, Virginia -- The diocesan Catholic Charities, the Legal Aid Justice Center, and Ayuda held the recent consultation clinic on a Saturday in an elementary school library.
Bible Belt state with nation's highest execution rate considers death penalty flaws
The Oklahoma Death Penalty Review Commission recommended that a moratorium on the death penalty be extended. Not all Oklahomans are on board.
Stand Up KC rallies for workers on May Day
Kansas City, Missouri -- Hundreds from religious groups, civil rights and immigrants' rights groups, and social justice activists joined labor activists for a demonstration of solidarity.
Faith and science come together to save the planet
NCR Today: There have been times in history when faith and science have been at odds. No more, as of April 29.
We need King’s revolution of love
We live in a time of many profound disconnects. Outdated political and economic systems and modes of thought and action no longer serve the common good.
Race and sovereignty, a story of the body
Book Review: It is possible for women and men to re-imagine the negative dimensions of race that are written on our bodies.
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June 16-29, 2017
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