A carpenter works on building new townhomes in Tampa, Fla., May 5, 2021. In a recent NCR poll of Catholic voters in swing states, nearly half — 46% — identified affordable housing as an important issue that will influence their decisions on Election Day. CNS/Reuters/Octavio Jones)

Nearly half of Catholics in NCR poll see affordable housing as key election issue

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In NCR's poll published Oct. 14, respondents ranked affordable housing as the fifth most important voter issue behind only the economy, immigration, health care and taxes. 

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Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich, left, and San Diego Cardinal Robert W. McElroy arrive for a session of the first assembly of the synod on synodality in the Vatican's Paul VI Audience Hall Oct. 17, 2023. (CNS/Lola Gomez)

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Cardinals Cupich and McElroy call on US bishops' conference to be more synodal

The U.S. bishops' conference needs a "committee on synodality," San Diego Cardinal Robert McElroy told NCR in a joint interview with Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich, who said, "This has to come in at the top of the list."

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Pope Francis gives his blessing to members of the Synod of Bishops on synodality after the synod's final working session Oct. 26 in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. The synod assembly released its final report after meeting in sessions since Oct. 2. (CNS/Vatican Media)
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Synod's final report calls for all baptized Catholics to shape future church

Pope Francis' three-year consultation on the future of the Catholic Church concluded on Oct. 26, outlining the institution's challenges and proposing ways for all the baptized to be involved in charting a path forward.

ByChristopher White
New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, and Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris are pictured in a combination photo. (OSV News/Bob Roller/Reuters/Brendan Mcdermid)
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Editorial: Cardinal Dolan's 'Al Smith dinner' disappointment is misdirected

Cardinal Timothy Dolan said he was "doubly disappointed" by the rejection from Kamala Harris of his invitation to the annual Al Smith dinner. But we are triply disappointed that Dolan did not have the courage to stand up to Donald Trump.

ByNCR Editorial Staff
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich, left, and San Diego Cardinal Robert W. McElroy arrive for a session of the first assembly of the synod on synodality in the Vatican's Paul VI Audience Hall Oct. 17, 2023. (CNS/Lola Gomez)
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Cardinals Cupich and McElroy call on US bishops' conference to be more synodal

The U.S. bishops' conference needs a "committee on synodality," San Diego Cardinal Robert McElroy told NCR in a joint interview with Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich, who said, "This has to come in at the top of the list."

ByChristopher White

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Pope Francis expels more Sodalitium members as calls increase for group's suppression

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Christian nationalism distorts the faith, says Lexington Bishop John Stowe

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Cardinal Mario Grech, secretary-general of the synod, delivers his homily during Mass with synod participants at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Oct. 21.

The problems and potential of synodality

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I always warn people to remember that a document like this pertains to the whole church, not just the church in the U.S.

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Trump campaign's co-opting of Guadalupe disregards sacred values she embodies

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Pope Francis gives his blessing to members of the Synod of Bishops on synodality after the synod's final working session Oct. 26, 2024, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. (CNS/Vatican Media)

Synodality demands transparency and accountability from bishops

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Synodality requires a commitment of time and energy from bishops and laypeople, but it will be worth it, writes Jesuit Fr. Thomas Reese.

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Pope's child protection board urges transparency from Vatican sex abuse office and compensation

Pope Francis' child protection board called Tuesday for victims of clergy sexual abuse to have greater access to information about their cases and the right to compensation, in the first-ever global assessment of the Catholic Church’s efforts to address the crisis.

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Francis, the comic strip: Letting go

Francis, the comic strip: When are trees most beautiful? Brother Leo says it's when the leaves let go.

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Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich, left, and San Diego Cardinal Robert W. McElroy arrive for a session of the first assembly of the synod on synodality in the Vatican's Paul VI Audience Hall Oct. 17, 2023. (CNS/Lola Gomez)
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Cardinals Cupich and McElroy call on US bishops' conference to be more synodal

The U.S. bishops' conference needs a "committee on synodality," San Diego Cardinal Robert McElroy told NCR in a joint interview with Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich, who said, "This has to come in at the top of the list."

ByChristopher White
Pope Francis gives his blessing to members of the Synod of Bishops on synodality after the synod's final working session Oct. 26 in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. The synod assembly released its final report after meeting in sessions since Oct. 2. (CNS/Vatican Media)
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Synod's final report calls for all baptized Catholics to shape future church

Pope Francis' three-year consultation on the future of the Catholic Church concluded on Oct. 26, outlining the institution's challenges and proposing ways for all the baptized to be involved in charting a path forward.

ByChristopher White

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Amid torrential rain, flooding in southeastern Spain, archbishop urges parish support, prayer

Archbishop Enrique Benavent of Valencia said Oct. 30 that parishes of his archdiocese "will collaborate in everything necessary so that people can regain hope, from closeness and solidarity."

Baka young people are seen in a courtyard in front of traditional Baka huts known as mungulu in Elango village in Cameroon's East Region. (Angel Ngwe)
Justice

In Africa's Congo Basin, Indigenous peoples lose homes to conservation efforts

As nations meet in Colombia for the COP16 summit under the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity, African bishops and other religious leaders are joining calls to protect Indigenous rights in conservation efforts

ByNgala Killian Chimtom
Villagers pump water at a borehole July 2 in Mudzi, Zimbabwe. The United Nations' food agency said Oct. 15 that months of drought in southern Africa, triggered by the El Nino weather phenomenon, has had a devastating impact on more than 27 million people and caused the region's worst hunger crisis in decades. (AP photo/Aaron Ufumeli/File)
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Millions at risk of hunger amid historic drought in southern Africa

More than 27 million people across southern Africa are afflicted by a historic drought — triggered by El Niño and exacerbated by climate change — and a devastating food crisis that is the worst the region has seen in decades.

ByTawanda Karombo
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The climate stakes of the Harris-Trump election

From public health to public lands, here are 15 ways the next president could affect the climate and your life.

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As climate intensifies weather disasters, Catholic Charities deploys for recovery

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Critical climate issues at play for Catholics voting in 2024 presidential election

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Faith coalition at UN biodiversity summit presses countries to deliver on pledges

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'White Rural Rage' examines threat to democracy

Who poses the greatest threat to the survival of American democracy today? Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman argue in 'White Rural Rage' that the answer is clear.

Fr. Jayson Landeza receives a personalized Oakland A's jersey, signed by the players, from the team's manager, Mark Kotsay.

I said my final Mass for the Oakland A's. Baseball won't be the same for me.

The grand finale of the 2024 baseball season is just getting started, as the cross-country World Series pits the Los Angeles Dodgers against the New York Yankees. But for the A's priest, baseball came to a mournful end last month.

ByJayson Landeza
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Book Reviews

'Tías and Primas' takes Latinas seriously

Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez's latest book, Tías and Primas: On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise Us, examines 20 female archetypes in Latinx families, masterfully reintroducing them as familiar intercessors and flawed patron saints. 

ByStephanie Espinoza
In the new film "Conclave," fictional cardinals (led by Ralph Fiennes, pictured) are tasked with selecting a new pope when the acting Holy Father suddenly dies. (Focus Features)

'Conclave' bridges pulpy thrills with spiritual commentary

In a time of deserved mistrust against religious institutions, "Conclave" makes a compelling and ecclesial call for a renewed spiritual stewardship characterized by humility, meekness and, curiously, doubt.

ByZachary Lee

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New book highlights Pope Francis' salutary disruption

Witnessing in a war zone: Stories of Christian humanitarians in Ukraine

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Stay inspired always!

A friend reminded me that all that one needs is to "look deep" and inspiration emerges even from the ordinary, for the extraordinary is hidden deep within the ordinary. I learned this lesson that day and I am inspired!

Sr. Marion Chemmanoor, 90, spends her time in prayer, now the core mission of her life. A teacher by profession, she played a crucial role in the growth of her congregation in India and was instrumental in establishing mission houses throughout the country. (Courtesy of Tessy Jacob)

Q&A with Sr. Marion Chemmanoor, reflecting on God's surprises

Sr. Marion Chemmanoor is among the first Indian women to join the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit in India. 

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Accompanying those who answer God's call can be both a gift and a test

In ministry, we often witness others grappling with their own profound callings. Our panelists share their experiences: When have you witnessed others being called by God, particularly when that call seemed difficult?

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Sisters and guests dance to celebrate Easter at the Benedictine Sisters of Erie monastery in Erie, Pa.

Benedictines fire back at social media post accusing sisters of voter fraud

"We want to be on public record as having called out this fraud so that if the outcome of next month's election is contested in Pennsylvania our integrity will not be called into question," the community said.

ByDan Stockman

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In a Ukrainian convent, two displaced women reflect on their survival

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