Catholic diocese in New Mexico demands jury trial, just compensation in feds' effort to seize pilgrimage site and, yep, put in a border wall. Via NCR ... #border #Trump #Catholic #NewMexico www.ncronline.org/news/las-cru...

"When will our loved ones come home?" Nuns hope international spotlight from #WorldCup2026 shines on Mexico's disappeared. #Mexico #violence #drugs #Catholic www.ncronline.org/social-justi...

Can civil religion make a comeback? It is difficult to see how we bind the nation's wounds without some kind of shared national mythos and telos. Via Michael Sean Winters in NCR Opinion... #JFK #USA #America #AmericanDream #Trump www.ncronline.org/opinion/ncr-...

“A record is accumulating that will demonstrate for generations into the future that at this point in our history the United States has become an agent of deliberate cruelty.” Via Tom Roberts in NCR Opinion… #Trump #ICE #immigration #migrants www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...

"Some of the most significant moments are the ones we face alone. We are judged and remembered for how we respond." -- Spiritual lessons from World Cup penalty kicks via NCR ... #WorldCup #FIFA #soccer #spiritual www.ncronline.org/culture/spir...

NCR Editorial: Catholic support for press freedoms must be unwavering. It as a fundamental right of humans gathered not only in political bodies but also in other settings, including churches. #press #media #news #catholic #Trump #freedom www.ncronline.org/opinion/edit...

Amid ICE killings, more than 100 clergy from across the US stage protest at Newark's notorious detention center. Via NCR ... #ICE #clergy #faith #religion #justice #immigrants www.ncronline.org/news/amid-ic...

Tech billionaire Peter Thiel - who launched JD Vance’s career - takes on popes, delves into end-times theology. Excellent analysis via @bfragancr.bsky.social in NCR … #PopeLeo #SiliconValley #AI #PeterThiel www.ncronline.org/news/tech-bi...

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Trump's Vatican ambassador tried to politicize the pope. Rome said no. Via Msgr Arthur Holquin in NCR Opinion... #Trump #Vatican #PopeLeo #Catholic #Rome www.ncronline.org/opinion/trum...

After Vatican's excommunication, #SSPX in Kenya insists on Catholic identity, fighting archdiocese. "These penalties were objectively unjust and invalid." Via NCR... #Catholic #schism #PopeLeo #Vatican www.ncronline.org/news/after-v...

Vatican-backed priest tours US to visit #immigrant families, reacts to #ICE actions: "They are suffering something that is completely unfair, completely unjust." Via NCR... #Catholic #PopeLeo #Vatican www.ncronline.org/news/vatican...

If you have little kids, you know Ms. Rachel - and her YouTube videos - like you know your family. A great profile from @jtgrosso.bsky.social in NCR …. #MsRachel #children #YouTube #faith #media www.ncronline.org/culture/unsh...

"Our children are innocent victims." Nuns care for children with HIV, and work to reintegrate them into Indian society. #HIV #India #children #Catholic www.globalsistersreport.org/ministry/nun...

"The important thing is to move beyond the charity model to the justice model." How a group of Boston Franciscan friars brings dignity — and coffee — to the unhoused. #homeless #Boston #Catholic #coffee www.ncronline.org/news/ministr...

New summer vacation must-see: Pilgrims flock to Castel Gandolfo for Pope Leo's first Angelus of the summer. Via NCR ... #PopeLeo #vacation #summer #Catholic www.ncronline.org/vatican/pilg...

Did the Vatican take a jab at Trump's ambassador, the guy who tried to downplay Leo's role as a moral voice? Via NCR in Rome... #Vatican #Trump #PopeLeo #IranWar www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...

Via Michael Sean Winters in NCR Opinion - America needs better progressive candidates. We should not have to overlook the moral stupidity of those who claim the progressive mantle. #progressives #Democrats #Election2026 #midterms www.ncronline.org/opinion/amer...

Jesuits will create 2 novitiates - in Detroit and the Los Angeles area - from 5 current US and Canada novitiates. Via NCR… #Jesuits #Catholic #priests #Detroit #LosAngeles www.ncronline.org/news/jesuits...

Pope Leo shares meal with 200 vulnerable guests at Castel Gandolfo. "I came without a prepared speech, but I did come with hunger — hunger for justice, hunger for genuine charity.” #PopeLeo #justice #SocialJustice www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...

The early church fathers - bishops and theologians who helped shape early #Christianity - are showing their swag on … #TikTok … Via NCR #religion #technology #socialmedia www.ncronline.org/culture/earl...

UK church looks with cautious hopes to #Catholic prime minister candidate. He says much of his inspiration comes from Catholic social teaching. Via NCR … #England #UnitedKingdom #politics

“In ‘Communion,’ it seems Vance is choosing convenience over engagement with what his faith demands in light of complex moral and political issues.” Via @mikeoloughlin.bsky.social in NCR … #JDVance #Trump #Catholic #faith www.ncronline.org/culture/book...

With Liberty Medal remarks, Pope Leo makes it clear: We can't allow the words of the Declaration of Independence to devolve into impotent platitudes. Via NCR Opinion… #PopeLeo #USA #America #US250 www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...

Must-read eyewitness account… Reporter's Notebook: Witnessing the SSPX schism in the Swiss Alps. Via Justin McLellan for NCR … #SSPX #schism #Vatican #Catholic #PopeLeo www.ncronline.org/vatican/view...

"Our places of worship will become democracy hubs." Between July 4 and November 3, faith leaders seek fair access to the voting booth. #midterms #poltiics #Trump #faith #voting #Election2026 www.ncronline.org/news/between...

France's traditionalist Catholics rally behind Pope Leo XIV after SSPX schism. “There is truly a desire to pray and work together.” #schism #SSPX #Vatican #Catholic #PopeLeo www.ncronline.org/news/frances...

“It appears the #Vatican has finally lost patience with these antisemitic, post-liberal, cafeteria and now former #Catholics.” The Society of St. Pius X shows itself out the door… Via NCR Opinion… #SSPX #PopeLeoXIV www.ncronline.org/opinion/ncr-...

"Trump managed to make rooting for the U.S. men's national team feel like every other aspect of being an American this year: complicated and contaminated." Via NCR Opinion ... #WorldCup #FIFA #USMNT #Trump www.ncronline.org/culture/comp...

“Now when I pull up my nets, sometimes there is more #plastic than fish." As plastic chokes Vietnam's seas, people of faith cast their nets for hope. Via NCR … #environment #oceans #ecology #Vietnam www.ncronline.org/news/plastic...

St. Vincent’s Hospital was a fixture in Greenwich Village history, especially during the AIDS crisis. Great @mikeoloughlin.bsky.social interview with the author of a book on the famed - and now closed - hospital. Via NCR… #NYC #LGBTQ #Catholic www.ncronline.org/culture/book...

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For #migrant children facing deportation alone in court, a #Catholic nun shows up. “There's nothing I can do to change the whole system. But I can go and pray with the children." Via GSR…. #children #immigration www.globalsistersreport.org/migration/mi...

The Society of St. Pius X shows itself out the door. There is room for everybody within the church's embrace. Except those who refuse the embrace. Via NCR Opinion… #SSPX #PopeLeo #Catholic #Vatican www.ncronline.org/opinion/ncr-...

Pope Leo heads on vacation — after decisive flexing of papal muscle on international and church stage. Via NCR… #PopeLeo #Trump #Catholic #vacation www.ncronline.org/vatican/pope...

Pope Leo visits U.S. embassy on July 4th. The US ambassador asserts they discussed "President Trump's bold leadership." #PopeLeo #Trump #Catholic #Vatican #USA #America www.ncronline.org/vatican/pope...

The US founders' other revolutionary choice: Separating religion and government. Via NCR Opinion… #USA #America #religion #faith www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...

As Pope Leo faces SSPX schism, a Minnesota church merges old customs with fidelity. “It's not a competition to see who's more Catholic.” Via NCR… #PopeLeo #SSPX #schism #Catholic www.ncronline.org/news/pope-le...

Pope Leo visits Lampedusa, migrant hotspot, on July 4. He presents care for migrants as a central tenet of the #Christian faith. Via NCR … #PopeLeo #immigrants #July4th www.ncronline.org/vatican/pope...

Pope Leo on eve of #US250: Keep working for liberty despite 'ever new challenges' Via @camillobarone.bsky.social for NCR in #Philadelphia… #USA #US #America #PopeLeo www.ncronline.org/news/pope-ev...

Via NYTimes - Croatia Eliminated From World Cup in Most Heartbreaking, Hair-Grazing Way Possible. “This is soccer’s ritual now, a beautiful, flowing sport stilled by cold technology that no one seems to love.”

Beautiful Must-Read: NCR asks dozens of US Catholic leaders — including Nancy Pelosi and John Boehner: What's your hope for America at 250? #America #USA250 #USA #Catholic www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...

BREAKING - Vatican declares #SSPX bishops, priests schismatic, says lay faithful risk excommunication. The decision is a shockingly strong punishment from the Vatican and the pope. #PopeLeo #Vatican #schism #Catholic www.ncronline.org/vatican-decl...

Trump Indicates Desire For Speedy End To World — theonion.com/trump-indica...

NCR EXPLAINER - What to know about the breakaway traditionalist Catholics defying Pope Leo XIV.... #Catholic #PopeLeo #schism #SSPX www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...

"I think the justices may have heard the church's position on this." Catholic immigration advocates praise court's birthright citizenship ruling. Via @bfragancr.bsky.social in NCR... #birthright #SCOTUS #immigration #Trump #Catholic www.ncronline.org/news/catholi...

Defying pope and facing excommunication, SSPX consecrates bishops at huge outdoor Mass. "All we want is to be Catholic." #SSPX #PopeLeo #schism #Catholic #Vatican www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...

Pope to speak via livestream at Liberty Medal event in Philadelphia on July 3rd. This year's award recognizes #PopeLeo for his commitment to advancing #religious liberty and #freedom of conscience and expression. Via @camillobarone.bsky.social in NCR.. www.ncronline.org/news/pope-sp...

NCR Editorial: “There is no time to complain. There is work to be done, the work of political engagement and persuasion.” Fight for democracy remains urgent as US marks 250 years… #Trump #America #USA www.ncronline.org/opinion/edit...

Via Michael Sean Winters in NCR - Trump's lawyers tried to play a shell game to confuse the birthright issue. A majority of the justices refused to be confused. #birthright #SCOTUS #Trump www.ncronline.org/opinion/supr...