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New biography of Caryll Houselander illuminates 20th century Catholic writer
Posted on 12/9/2023 09:00 AM (National Catholic Reporter)
In this factual, carefully-researched biography, author Mary Frances Coady recounts the life of Caryll Houselander, whose spiritual writings inspired thousands during and just after World War II.
Second Sunday of Advent: God's promised future
Posted on 12/9/2023 09:00 AM (National Catholic Reporter)
Today, we hear some of Isaiah's most famous lines, "Prepare the way of the Lord! ... The glory of the Lord shall be revealed. All people shall see it together."
Maybe it's time we rethink Christmas music
Posted on 12/9/2023 09:00 AM (National Catholic Reporter)
This Advent, what would it be like to seek newness with the obsessive ferocity of a teenager who just found the music of their soul?
A child's empathy spurs lessons rooted in Catholic social teaching
Posted on 12/9/2023 09:00 AM (National Catholic Reporter)
NCR contributing writer Clarissa V. Aljentera's young son is curious about the unhoused in Chicago. She and her husband try to teach him respect for all humanity, beginning with their neighbors.
Netanyahu and Israeli leadership must be held responsible for any war crimes
Posted on 12/8/2023 19:00 PM (National Catholic Reporter)
It is past time for Israel to cut ties with Benjamin Netanyahu, writes David Bonior. The Israeli prime minister has failed to protect his own people, and his actions toward Palestinians have stoked hatred in the region.
Cardinal Gregory discusses pope's synodal vision, need for a welcoming church
Posted on 12/8/2023 16:49 PM (National Catholic Reporter)
At The Catholic University of America to discuss the need for a diverse and welcoming church, Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory fielded a wide range of audience questions while also reflecting on his own faith journey from childhood.
Las Vegas archbishop is 'holding close' victims of university mass shooting
Posted on 12/8/2023 16:17 PM (National Catholic Reporter)
Archbishop George Leo Thomas of Las Vegas said he is "holding close" those affected by a mass shooting on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus.
Russia bans Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Catholic ministries in occupied region of Ukraine
Posted on 12/8/2023 15:00 PM (National Catholic Reporter)
Russian occupation authorities have banned the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and other Catholic ministries in occupied areas of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, according to the church's main communications office in Kyiv.
Lebanon's Christians feel the heat of climate change in its sacred forest and valley
Posted on 12/8/2023 14:00 PM (National Catholic Reporter)
The long-term survival of Lebanon's cedar forests is in doubt, as rising temperatures due to climate change threaten to wipe out biodiversity and scar one of the country's most iconic heritage sites for its Christians.
Letters to the editor on women and the synod
Posted on 12/8/2023 09:00 AM (National Catholic Reporter)
Letters to the editor: NCR readers respond to Phyllis Zaganos' column about women's participation in the synod and the church.