Our @ncronline.bsky.social editorial looks at what we have become as a nation. "We keep saying: This is not who we are. But is that true anymore?" www.ncronline.org/opinion/edit...

Pope Leo had something to say this a.m. about US military action in Venezuela. www.ncronline.org/news/after-u...

This Posada has both an old & modern message. Check out all the photos while you’re there too. www.ncronline.org/news/posada-...

Why you should always narrow your searches.

I am obsessed with this. Pope Leo, on papal press conference joked about how Cindy Wooden, longtime bureau chief of @catholicnewssvc.bsky.social gets to retire.

Our columnist has some thoughts on today's election by U.S. bishops: www.ncronline.org/opinion/depr...

No time for chit chat. First task of US bishops at annual mtg is vote for new USCCB president. Way the bishops go here will be telling.

First message in #USCCB25 is letter to Pope Leo pointing out fears of so many immigrants in US including those who now fear going to Mass because of ICE raids. The bishops said they "will continue to stand with migrants and defend everyone’s right to worship free from intimidation."

Six months into Pope Leo's pontificate we look back at what got him there - what the cardinals thought they would get -- and if they were right. www.ncronline.org/news/inside-...

Post-election our Michael Sean Winters asks if Republican members of Congress are wondering if there is anything they can do to stem the anti-Trump sentiment that was so clear yesterday in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia. www.ncronline.org/opinion/ncr-...

Pope Leo weighs in on Chicago's ICE detention center where Communion has been denied to detainees. He said church leaders should be allowed to provide pastoral care to those inside who have often lived peacefully for years. www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...

Chicago Cardinal Cupich has some things to say about immigration here: tinyurl.com/4zj38vbb. Also Chicago Catholics and others planning once again to go to #ICE detention center Saturday. The cardinal says those bringing Communion should be allowed in as a basic part of religious freedom.

This is happening. As SNAP benefits are set to expire, @catholiccharities.bsky.social is launching national emergency food drive. www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2025/10/30/c...

Got an opinion piece today in @kansascity.com: www.kansascity.com/opinion/read...

Homeland Security is using Scripture to promote its immigration enforcement. Well, if you want to quote Isaiah, how about this part: "Hide the outcasts, do not betray the fugitives," advises John Grosso digital editor of @ncronline.bsky.social www.ncronline.org/opinion/home...

In column for OSV news my former boss, Greg Erlandson points out that the US bishops have been speaking out against Trump’s bill & wonders if Catholics have heard this message.

Mercy Sister Mary Haddad, president of @thechausa.bsky.social on Trump’s bill passage:

We kickoff our new series on views of Pope Leo XIV today with Sen. Tim Kaine who says: "U.S. Americans can better understand through him our connections throughout the Americas, connections that transcend race or national boundaries." www.ncronline.org/opinion/sen-...

Hmm is this religious freedom we’ve been hearing about? Nashville Diocese says “no Catholic is obligated to attend Mass on Sunday if doing so puts their safety at risk." www.ncronline.org/news/tenness...

"We have a new pope!" my parish priest said at start of Mass. Congregation applauded and priest mentioned he too was from South Side of Chicago. Aren’t we all these days father?

Writers for “Your Friends & Neighbors” on AppleTV- please do better. Scene with characters dipping communion hosts in stolen jam, really?

Ok Now it really begins.

Once these doors are closed, the secret process begins. Our explainer here tells all (that we can!) www.ncronline.org/vatican/conc...

It begins.

Me and Rhina next to each other on today's @ncronline.bsky.social - like old days from our Catholic News Service seating arrangement.

Some of us were hoping there would be a cardinal’s name in Kentucky Derby or even White Smoke. Guess this will do!

Election of new pope starts May 7 - first day of conclave. www.ncronline.org/vatican/conc...

Productive pre-Mass discussion proves importance of getting to church early. www.ncronline.org/vatican/trum...

How Pope Francis was influenced and left his mark as a Jesuit. www.ncronline.org/vatican/jesu...

Why didn’t Pope Francis visit his home country? It’s complicated. www.ncronline.org/argentine-si...

From our story today: A trans man who met the pope last year, said he will carry the grace of the visit with him for the rest of his life. "I hope to hold it within me," he said, "and share it, as best I can, with each person I encounter." www.ncronline.org/news/pope-fr...

Our Vatican correspondent weighs in on who might be next pope. You can't want it too much is the thing. www.ncronline.org/news/who-wil...

Pope Francis, who always prayed at Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore before & after international trips, will fittingly be buried there at end of his earthly journey. www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...

Follow us today & weeks ahead for look at transition in Catholic Church right now. @ncronline.bsky.social

Easter candy: breakfast of religion writers/editors in today’s coverage of death of Pope Francis.

I was slow to get on #Severance train but caught up now & ready for tonight’s finale.

Wrote here about five years since #covid and its impact on Catholic Church. Also threw in a bit from @mulaney.bsky.social for good measure. tinyurl.com/bdcv6m4n

Feeding the hungry is what we're supposed to do. www.ncronline.org/opinion/ncr-...

With a lot of eyes on the Vatican now this piece shows what Vatican reporters, including our own Chris White from @ncronline.bsky.social, experience. www.cjr.org/world/vatica...

US bishops take on Trump administration. We are unable to continue our work "to care for the thousands of refugees who were welcomed into our country and assigned to the care of the USCCB by the government after being granted legal status,” said USCCB president. tinyurl.com/5ax88zkk

I feel like I have to hit the rice bowl HARD this lent, and explain that CRS needs this money because the man you voted for took the food out of the mouths of the poor

Pope's letter to US bishops is an attempt to safeguard Catholic identity and ensure that the church's theology isn't perverted says @massimofaggioli.bsky.social. tinyurl.com/3wvumdrd

Hmmm.

Mic drop from Pope Francis on JD Vance's "Just google 'ordo amoris.'"

Where Pope Francis proves letter writing is not a lost art.

"This is an unhuman affront to people’s God-given human dignity, that will cause immense suffering," said Caritas leader re Trump's cuts to USAID. tinyurl.com/3at9w8mn

Response from US bishops - @usccbofficial.bsky.social about fate of their global relief organization - @catholicrelief.bsky.social which receives USAID funding - has been muted. tinyurl.com/3mxhryhr

Today is Cardinal Dolan's birthday -- 75, the age to submit letter of resignation - which is accepted or not by the pope. Our column here looks at different approach of Dolan vs. Cardinal Christoph Schönborn of Vienna - 80 and now retired. tinyurl.com/b5yxzmtk

BREAKING NEWS: Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved less than 300 essential personnel as USAID staff in the U.S. and overseas rush to rapidly close missions and leave jobs by midnight Friday.