Pope Leo urges new Villanova grads to maintain America's 'guiding principles' www.ncronline.org/news/pope-le...

Stephen Colbert's long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void www.ncronline.org/news/stephen...

NCR interview: NYC Archbishop Hicks says, 'We have to be a church of dialogue' www.ncronline.org/news/ncr-int...

Proud of the National Catholic Reporter team! NCR ranks in top 10 in reader traffic among US nonprofit newsrooms www.ncronline.org/news/ncr-ran...

Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...

Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barron to join Trump-backed prayer festival 'Rededicate 250' www.ncronline.org/news/2-catho...

Vatican warns of excommunication for traditionalist group on brink of schism www.ncronline.org/vatican-warn...

Virginia decriminalizes suicide. Some Catholics say this is complicated. www.ncronline.org/news/virgini...

Brooklyn Street renamed for Dorothy Day, honoring sainthood candidate www.ncronline.org/news/brookly...

For peace activist nuns, Pope Leo's first year affirms anti-war mission www.ncronline.org/news/peace-a...

An American pope was unthinkable — until it wasn't. What's it mean? www.ncronline.org/news/america...

What Fr. Walter Ciszek's cause teaches us about sainthood www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...

Massachusetts high court hears arguments about saint statues outside city building www.ncronline.org/news/massach...

Mild-mannered Pope Leo prioritizes a prophetic message of unity and peace www.ncronline.org/vatican/mild...

Rubio meets Pope Leo as Trump attacks strain US-Vatican ties www.ncronline.org/vatican/rubi...

A relatable pope: We sort of think we know Leo www.ncronline.org/news/relatab...

What we knew then — and what we know now — about history's first US-born pope www.ncronline.org/vatican/what...

Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise www.ncronline.org/vatican/rubi...

3 Marian paintings that frame the past year in church history www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...

The future Pope Leo XIV grew up amid a changing Chicago www.ncronline.org/vatican/futu...

Conventional wisdom held that an American pope was unthinkable. The U.S. held too much power; a pope might try to advance U.S. interests; U.S. is too reckless. Then, it happened. What's it mean? My latest, for Leo XIV's first anniversary, at @ncronline.bsky.social: www.ncronline.org/news/america...

Editorial: Leo's caution on same-sex blessings today leaves the door open for tomorrow www.ncronline.org/opinion/edit...

Miami Catholic Charities lays off more than 80 employees after government contract not renewed www.ncronline.org/news/miami-c...

2 NCR writers win Religion News Association awards www.ncronline.org/news/2-ncr-w...

2 new books reveal secrets, alliances behind Pope Leo's election www.ncronline.org/news/2-new-b...

If you've relied on @ncronline.bsky.social for news, analysis and commentary to help make sense of the last few weeks, please join me in supporting our talented team of journalists by giving a gift during our Giving Days! secure.ncronline.org/page/95131/d...

Breaking News: A U.S. soldier who helped capture Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information to bet on the mission on Polymarket.

Pope Francis revealed: His final days, intimate friends and a legacy to keep www.ncronline.org/news/pope-fr...

Time magazine has named Pope Leo XIV to its "100 Most Influential People of 2026" list. https://www.ncronline.org/news/pope-leo-named-one-time-magazines-100-most-influential-people-2026

Far from Rome, Pope Leo's missionary instincts take center stage www.ncronline.org/vatican/far-...

Pope Leo says he is 'not trying to debate' Trump, refocuses Africa trip on peace www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...

As I've settled into the executive editor role at NCR, the question I've heard most often from readers has been, "What's your editorial vision?" Here, I lay out some ideas: Truth, mission and a vision toward the future of NCR www.ncronline.org/opinion/ncr-...

Vance questions the pope on just war theory hours after Leo honored its founder www.ncronline.org/vance-questi... From @ncronline.bsky.social's Justin McLellan, who is traveling with Pope Leo this week in Africa

My latest at @ncronline.bsky.social: "Church leaders are extending an invitation to U.S. Catholics to move on from the dichotomy of the past and instead take seriously the existential threats facing U.S. democracy and to human dignity, both here and abroad." www.ncronline.org/news/trump-b...

Backlash grows as religious and political leaders criticize Trump's comments on Pope Leo XIV www.ncronline.org/news/backlas...

Pope Leo says he has 'no fear' of Trump administration after attack from president www.ncronline.org/pope-leo-say...

NEW: Trump attacks Pope Leo in incendiary social media post www.ncronline.org/news/trump-a...

Pope Leo issues fiery plea for peace at prayer vigil: 'Enough of war!' www.ncronline.org/vatican/pope...

Catholics left and right blast Trump's threat to end Iran www.ncronline.org/news/catholi...

Pope Leo is not traveling to bring hope to Africa, but to find hope www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...

Catholic Workers wear homemade ankle monitors in solidarity with migrants www.ncronline.org/news/catholi...

A Catholic sister will take up the leadership of India's largest network of Catholic medical professionals, becoming the first woman to lead the Catholic Health Association of India. www.globalsistersreport.org/ministry/nun...

On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to lay down weapons and 'choose peace' www.ncronline.org/easter-pope-...

Pope Leo speaks with Israeli, Ukrainian presidents on Good Friday www.ncronline.org/vatican/pope...

Judge orders ICE to admit Chicago clergy to immigrant detention center for Holy Week www.ncronline.org/news/judge-o...

Washington's Way of the Cross calls out suffering caused by US government www.ncronline.org/news/washing...

Pope Leo's Way of the Cross says leaders 'will have to answer to God' for starting war www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...

Taking kids to the triduum won't be perfect. It will be worth it. www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...

LCWR leaders meet with Pope Leo, discuss 'painful' treatment of people in the US www.globalsistersreport.org/religious-li...

JD Vance has a new book about his religious faith, 'Communion,' coming out later this spring www.ncronline.org/news/jd-vanc...