Editorial: Pope's AI encyclical is well received, but its work has just begun www.ncronline.org/opinion/edit...

At US bishops' conference this week, the tea leaves will be in 3 key speeches www.ncronline.org/opinion/ncr-...

Pope Leo arrives in Spain pushing back on polarization amid rising far-right www.ncronline.org/vatican/pope...

Pope's AI encyclical lends church support to calls to slow rapid expansion of data centers www.ncronline.org/news/popes-a...

Ken Paxton has targeted groups serving migrants. Will Texas voters care? www.ncronline.org/news/ken-pax...

Pope Leo picks EWTN News president Maria Montserrat Alvarado to lead Vatican communications www.ncronline.org/vatican/pope...

President Biden and Speaker Pelosi, who had fallen out after Pelosi urged Biden to drop out in 2024, "made up at Tatiana Schlossberg’s funeral, during the 'sign of peace' ritual of a Catholic Mass," according to the WSJ. www.wsj.com/arts-culture...

In AI encyclical, Pope Leo warns of tech, data center threats to creation www.ncronline.org/news/ai-ency...

In first major European trip, pope's Spain visit to touch on polarization, migration www.ncronline.org/vatican/firs... National Catholic Reporter's Vatican correspondent Justin McLellan will be traveling with Leo to Spain starting June 6. Follow along!

The first piece in an occasional series at National Catholic Reporter exploring Augustinian spirituality, prompted by the church's first Augustinian pope: "What is Augustinian spirituality? A priest (and friend of Pope Leo) explains." www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...

With focus on solidarity, Leo's encyclical is a ripening of Catholic social doctrine, writes Villanova philosophy professor Sally Scholz www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...

Catholic leaders weigh in on pope's AI encyclical, say it will take time to fully unpack www.ncronline.org/news/catholi...

A look at some of the practical ideas from Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical:

In Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo shares several practical ideas for ordinary Catholics concerned about the future of humanity in light of rapid changes related to artificial intelligence.

Fight AI by having some friends over for a meal. That's one of my takeaways from the pope's new encyclical. Read more at National Catholic Reporter. "Pope Leo the practical: What ordinary people can do to fight threats from AI" www.ncronline.org/opinion/pope...

Pope Leo calls to 'disarm' AI in major document, warns of technologic threats to humanity www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...

The church defended workers from industrial capitalism. Now Pope Leo XIV is taking on AI. www.ncronline.org/news/church-...

Why is AI company Anthropic helping launch Pope Leo XIV's encyclical? www.ncronline.org/news/why-ai-...

Editorial from National Catholic Reporter: The religion on display at Trump's DC rally was not the Gospel of Jesus Christ www.ncronline.org/opinion/reli...

With Nikes and '6-7' gesture, Pope Leo exudes aura. I'm OK with that. www.ncronline.org/opinion/nike... by Carol Zimmerman at National Catholic Reporter

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...

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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-...