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A person carries an American flag at the Great American State Fair, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington. (AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Jul 02, 2026

We ask Catholic leaders: What's your hope for America at 250?

"What is your hope for America at 250?" Read responses from political leaders (including two former speakers of the House), leaders in ministry, Catholic activism, and Catholic colleges and universities.

Members of the media attend Mass at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church June 16, 2026, during the Catholic Media Conference in Atlantic City, N.J. (OSV News photo/Bob Roller)

Jun 22, 2026

National Catholic Reporter, Global Sisters Report win 45 honors at Catholic Media Awards

The National Catholic Reporter and Global Sisters Report received a combined 45 honors at the 2026 Catholic Media Awards.

Photos, clockwise from top center: Martin Sheen (CNS/Bob Roller); Bernard Lafayette (Wikimedia Commons); John Dear (Courtesy of John Dear); St. Joseph Sr. Helen Prejean (CNS/Paul Haring); Franciscan Fr. Richard Rohr (CNS/Courtesy of Franciscan Media)

Jan 06, 2025

The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast with John Dear

Listen: Peace activist John Dear has launched a new podcast that intends to answer the question, "What if the key to a more peaceful world is following the path of the nonviolent Jesus?"

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at an election night watch party Nov. 6 in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP/Alex Brandon)

Nov 06, 2024

Catholic reaction to Trump's 2024 election win falls along ideological lines

Trump's supporters touted his victory over Harris as a triumph for a nation moving to the right, while opponents expressed fears his return to the White House opens a dark and uncertain period for American democracy.

National Catholic Reporter won second place for best national newspaper at the 2024 Catholic Media Awards, announced June 21 at the Catholic Media Association's conference in Atlanta. (Laure Kruppe)

Jun 22, 2024

NCR, Global Sisters Report and EarthBeat win 43 Catholic Media Awards

National Catholic Reporter, Global Sisters Report and EarthBeat won 43 honors in 32 categories at the 2024 Catholic Media Awards.

Pope Francis meets with members of the preparatory commission for the general assembly of the Synod of Bishops, March 16 at the Vatican. Pictured third from the right of Pope Francis is Mercedarian Sr. Shizue "Filo" Hirota from Tokyo. Sr. Filo Hirota speaks to NCR in Episode 2 of "The Vatican Briefing" podcast. (CNS/Vatican Media)

Oct 10, 2023

The Vatican Briefing podcast: Women at the pope's table

Listen: In the podcast's second episode, Joshua McElwee and Christopher White discuss the incredible events of the first week of the 2023 synod, and interview one of the seven organizers of the extraordinary assembly.