Opinion

Introducing NCR's new contributing writers

Sep 24, 2021

NCR Connections: In an attempt to bring more racial, ethnic, gender, age, geographic and ideological diversity to the publication, we are excited to announce a group of 13 new regular contributing writers.

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Your thoughts on Mel Gibson and 'canceled' priests

by NCR Staff

Sep 24, 2021

Your thoughts: NCR readers weigh in on Mel Gibson's recent video espousing anti-Vatican II views and endorsing a coalition of "canceled" priests.

John August Swanson at work in his studio in spring 2021 (Cecilia González-Andrieu)

John August Swanson lived his faith, worked for a better world through art

Appreciation: Attentiveness and surprised wonder at everything and everyone he encountered were what fed the extraordinary art and faith of John August Swanson, who died Sept. 23 at age 83.

The Holy Spirit window is seen through the baldacchino in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. (CNS/Paul Haring)

Editorial

Editorial: Let's give the Holy Spirit a chance at synod on synodality

by NCR Editorial Staff

Sep 23, 2021

We say: Despite concerns and controversies, we urge Catholics to participate in the synodal process. It may not be perfect, but the church is more likely to address the needs of the people of God with it than without it.

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Introducing NCR's new contributing writers

Your thoughts on Mel Gibson and 'canceled' priests

John August Swanson lived his faith, worked for a better world through art

Editorial: Let's give the Holy Spirit a chance at synod on synodality

US bishops' new investment guidelines should address nuclear arms

Francis, the comic strip

Links: Governors' races in the midterms; resigning from the pro-life movement

Pope Francis wants every Catholic to have a say. Why haven't US Catholics heard about it?

Tax the rich: It's the right thing to do and it's popular

The Francis Effect podcast: Synodality, deportation of migrants, and a papal trip

Should Pope Francis get a third COVID-19 vaccine shot?

Catholics seeking 'religious' exemptions to vaccines must follow true church teaching on conscience

Francis, the comic strip

Contrary to traditionalist claims, many Catholics are fleeing Latin Mass parishes

Links: Russian elections; assisted suicide; reply to McAleese's criticism of Francis

If Milley broke democratic norms – even for the greater good – he must face the music

A contemporary Sikh 'saint' may offer insights into overcoming polarization

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Power, service and love

What can we learn from WNBA athletes fighting for freedom?

A 'love letter of unanswered questions' about women's ordination

Your thoughts on transphobic bishop statements

Cupich's call for a eucharistic revival offers the bishops a way out of the mess they made for themselves

Jessica Chastain talks Tammy Faye and God's grace

Religious leaders call for release of David Gilbert from New York prison

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