John Grosso

Though there is nothing we can do to expedite it, we have the benefit of knowing that our physical darkness begins to end on Dec. 21. Every day after that we gain just a little bit more light.

Listen: Benedictine Sr. Joan Chittister has a reputation as one who dares to ask big, bold questions. Explore them with her in this podcast conversation with her friend and biographer, former NCR editor Tom Roberts.

Some prominent conservative Catholic social media personalities are adding their voices to the burgeoning conspiracy theory that the government controls the weather.

In evoking St. Michael's Prayer, with its language referencing spiritual warfare, one could argue that Trump is attempting to ingratiate himself with Catholics who believe they are "under attack" from secular society.

Green Day's newly released album, "Saviors," addresses the ills of modern society and the failure of institutions like the church and the government to speak out.

Christopher White, NCR's Vatican correspondent, participated in "The Synod: What happened? What didn't? What's next?" The panel addressed a wide range of topics, including synod highlights and lowlights.

In Blink-182's new album, "One More Time ...", themes of forgiveness, nostalgia, trauma and brotherhood come together in a surprising and unapologetic thesis: Men, tell your male friends that you love them.

As we prepare for the momentous and historic gathering of the synod on synodality, NCR commissioned this video explainer — so that you are informed as deliberations begin.

Although it might not be everyone's vocation, digital media is a gift from God, says NCR's digital editor John Grosso.