NCR Today: (Updated) A technical glitch published the questionnaire prematurely, but archdiocesan officials said it would repost later Friday.
Mother Agnes Mariam on a speaking tour of the U.S. said she wants all foreign parties out of Syria so reconciliation can be negotiated.
USCCB meeting: St. Petersburg, Fla., Bishop Robert Lynch said the bishops "didn't do a lot to advance the kingdom of God on earth -- at least publicly."
The Peace Pulpit: If we listen carefully to Sunday's Scriptures, our conviction in everlasting life will be strengthened. Listen to Bishop Gumbleton's homily.
From Where I Stand: In 1963, three great men with great visions made headlines. After a stirring 50 years, where are we now?
NCR Today: Mass burials in Philippines; bishops won't let HHS mandate go; news from Mexico, Haiti, S. Korea and more.
The bishops on Wednesday said in a statement that "the government is refusing to uphold its obligation to respect the rights of religious believers."
NCR Today: In the debate about whether or not the bishops spend adequate time talking about justice issues, both sides make legitimate points.
A small c catholic: Today, the "anti-Catholic" label gets applied mostly by traditionalist Catholics who tend to see enemies of the church everywhere. It's not an attractive trait.
Italy's Center for Studies on New Religions reported Sunday that around half of the 250 priests it surveyed reported a significant rise in church attendance since Pope Francis' election.