In April 1967, National Catholic Reporter published the secret recommendations of the papal birth control commission. The story was emblematic of how NCR revolutionized journalistic coverage of the Catholic Church.
The one thing Francis can do to ensure a smooth papal transition is to find an occasion to summon all the cardinals to Rome next year for a multiday gathering, writes NCR columnist Michael Sean Winters.
Our casual use of this artificial intelligence technology for "religious art" is unjustifiable. What will we tell our children, that we worsened labor and environmental conditions for ugly, uncanny images?
If the relic of the renowned 13th-century Dominican friar could travel 4,000 miles from its resting place in France, I could certainly make the 29-mile pilgrimage from my Maryland home to one of its stops in D.C.
The Supreme Court favors religious liberty, but the argument advanced by the U.S. bishops' conference will prove a bridge too far, says NCR columnist Michael Sean Winters.
Childhood memories became a significant force behind Sr. Joan Chittister's relentless advocacy for women in all circumstances, in the church, in society, across cultures.
By granting clemency to all federal inmates on death row, Joe Biden could embody the most profound teachings of his faith and leave a legacy of compassion that will resonate for years.
