Pope's quotes: Possible with prayer
Pope's quotes: Some of our favorite quotes from Pope Francis.
Uganda
Landmark Vatican conference rejects just war theory, asks for encyclical on nonviolence
"There is no 'just war,'" the some 80 participants of the conference state in an appeal they released April 14.
Mercy, globetrotting and our global home: recapping Francis' third year as pope
NCR Today: In his third pontifical year, Francis opened a Year of Mercy, made five international trips, released an encyclical, closed the Synod of Bishops on the family.
Morning Briefing
NCR Today: Land tenure issues complicate Philippines' rebuilding, Cold war between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Spanish archbishop implies women to blame for domestic violence, Priest freed from captivity in Syria
Francis praises Uganda’s welcoming of refugees, calls Africa world’s hope
Kampala, Uganda -- Pope Francis kicked off the second part of his three-country Africa tour Friday night, landing here amidst a festive atmosphere of dancing, song and crowds.
Major changes coming for Roman Curia
A Roman Observer: Following his trip to Africa, Pope Francis is set to announce some major personnel and structural changes in the Roman Curia and other Vatican-related departments.
Francis' Africa trip a visit to those 'most suffering,' push for peace
Pope Francis will embark this week on a six-day trip to three African nations -- Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic -- in his first trip to the continent.
Ethiopian cardinal: Synod should highlight mercy, not condemnation
Synod remarks: Cardinal Berhaneyesus Souraphiel said the Synod of Bishops should identify the position of the church “without condemning anybody with different views."
Preview: How faith is lived: Website offers window into Catholicism around the world
Global Faith: When Thomas Landy needed to refer his students to resources for his global Catholicism courses, what he could find left him short on contemporary context.
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Interfaith coffee cooperative exports more than just beans
An interfaith coffee cooperative called Mirembe Kawomera aims to combat the threat of religious violence and poverty at the same time.
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In This Issue
September 9-22, 2016
- Editorial: Make action on poverty a national priority
- Music provides a deeper sense of promise
- SNAP concerned with survivor confidentiality after judge's sanctions
- Special Section (subscribers only): Health & Well-Being