Arkansas Bishop Anthony Taylor: We must shore up democracy before it's too late www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...

Cardinal Tobin: Pray, mourn and say 'no' to ICE funding www.ncronline.org/news/cardina...

US bishops call for peace after fatal shooting of Minneapolis man www.ncronline.org/us-bishops-c... in @ncronline.bsky.social

How might Catholics respond to authoritarian actions? www.ncronline.org/opinion/ncr-...

Editorial: The church speaks out. A new era has dawned. www.ncronline.org/opinion/edit... @ncronline.bsky.social

Cardinal Cupich of Chicago: “We renounce war as an instrument for narrow national interests and proclaim that military action must be seen only as a last resort in extreme situations, not a normal instrument of national policy”

My look at what a new statement from three US cardinals warning against the direction US foreign policy seems to be taking, plus other comments from a senior church leader, might mean for relations between the church and the White House: www.ncronline.org/news/us-bish... @ncronline.bsky.social

"She had crossed over the border to the prerogative state, and in that state you can be shot dead recklessly, irresponsibly and perhaps even illegally, and no one will pay the price." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/o...

What will the first US pope teach us about Vatican II? www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues... by @massimofaggioli.bsky.social

A leaked document that was distributed to cardinals during Pope Leo XIV's first extraordinary consistory shows that any discussion of the liturgy would have been framed around the further application of the reforms of Vatican II.

New bishop of Albany aims to spread the faith, listen and 'be like Francis' www.ncronline.org/news/new-bis...

After fatal ICE shooting, Catholic Minnesotans continue to support immigrant neighbors www.ncronline.org/news/after-f...

'Unease, fear': Q&A with Venezuelan bishops' president on Catholic life after Maduro www.ncronline.org/news/unease-...

Venezuelan opposition leader meets with pope, asks for help in freeing prisoners www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...

Pope Leo Confronts Trump on His Own Terms www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/o... by David Gibson

Pope Leo expected to travel to migrant hotspot in Spain, cardinal says www.ncronline.org/vatican/pope...

Renee Nicole Good’s wife, Rebecca Good, said that they stopped at the ICE enforcement operation on Wednesday “to support our neighbors.” Rebecca Good said their family moved to Minnesota seeking a better life and found “a vibrant and welcoming community.” on.wsj.com/3YRioPH

Pope Leo warns 'war is back in vogue,' hardens stance on abortion www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...

As I wrap up my first week as executive editor of @ncronline.bsky.social, I'm looking back at the conversations I've had many members of the NCR community—all of whom expressed deep admiration for NCR's commitment to independent reporting.

After US strike on Venezuela, Pope Leo urges respect for law, justice and peace www.ncronline.org/news/after-u...

Vatican News: Pope on Venezuela: Overcome violence, safeguard country’s sovereignty www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

Pope Leo XIV opened 2026 on Thursday with a plea for peace, singling out in particular countries "bloodied by conflict" and families wounded by violence.

Some of the books that stuck with me in 2025:

Just finished @mikeoloughlin.bsky.social's book "Hidden Mercy" about AIDS and Catholicism and it's been a very long time since I've had such a visceral reaction to a book - acute rage at some moments, genuine tears for much of it. Highly recommended.

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Honored and excited to be the next editor of the National Catholic Reporter! Read more here: www.ncronline.org/news/ncr-nam...

Join @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social and me at Outreach’s first-ever retreat! Details and the link to register here: outreach.faith/2025/02/outr...

The bishop at President Trump’s inaugural prayer service implored him to “have mercy” on gay, lesbian and transgender children, as well as undocumented immigrants. “I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now,” asked Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde.

A new book by Pope Francis touches on a wide range of issues—including his thoughts on LGBTQ Catholics. I collected them here: outreach.faith/2025/01/pope...

Cardinal Robert McElroy will be the next archbishop of Washington, DC. My look at his record of support for LGBTQ Catholics: outreach.faith/2025/01/card...

Some of the nonfiction I read in 2024 that stuck with me: 1. A Memoir by Ina Garten 2. The Fall of Roe by Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer 3. Why Empires Fall by Peter Heather and John Rapley 4. The Art of Power by Nancy Pelosi

Merry Christmas! Here’s to a bright 2025! 🎄🐾

On how attending Christmas Eve Mass at a small summer beach chapel in cold New Hampshire came to exemplify finding moments that feel like home, in my new piece at Outreach: outreach.faith/2024/12/how-...

Outreach is growing! We’re looking for a Communications and Advancement Associate to join our team! Details here: www.americamagazine.org/communicatio...

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized Pope Francis' recently renewed pact with China. Her comments were part of a wide-ranging interview with the National Catholic Reporter in her Capitol Hill office on Dec. 6.

The #Jubilee2025 will be filled with our hope in God, which does not fade. May it help us renew our trust in the Church, in our interpersonal relationships, in international relations, and in our task of promoting the dignity of every person and respect for creation.

An LGBT Catholic group is included in the Vatican’s jubilee year calendar: www.reuters.com/world/europe...

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Here's a lovely video about our ministry to LGBTQ Catholics at Outreach. If you'd like to donate to our ministry you can just click here: outreach.faith/support-us/?... www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRDs...

Hidden Mercy was published three years ago this weekend! Loved seeing it this morning still on the shelves at Unabridged Books in Chicago!

Sister Carol Baltosiewich, whose life as a Catholic sister and AIDS activist I would come to know well over the past eight years, and whose story would compose a large section of my book Hidden Mercy, died in September. 1/5

Angelo Canta, SJ, wrote a guided prayer for LGBTQ Catholics who struggle with difficult family dynamics during the holidays, new at Outreach: outreach.faith/2024/11/a-gu...

At Outreach, Dr Mary Kate Roohan offers practical tips and skills for LGBTQ Catholics who might struggle with family dynamics during the holidays: outreach.faith/2024/11/a-ps...

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Join Outreach this week for an important webinar about how to navigate holiday family stress for LGBTQ Catholics. Register today! outreach.faith/2024/11/outr...