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Election 2016: Interactive Chart Clinton and Trump’s demographic tug of war Choose a category and explore how groups’ support has shifted since June.

Election 2016: Commentary -- Something stinks about Hillary Clinton's 'anti-Catholic' scandal

Election 2016: Commentary -- What if the Dems take the House?by Michael Sean Winters

Reformation's 500th anniversary brings commemorations, reconsiderations Pope Francis Oct. 31 visit to Sweden opens debates on Western Christianity's greatest rift.

NCR Editorial: Cardinals herald church's changing season

"Take and Read" the NCR series explores books that have influenced history and individual alives. "Justice in the World" by the 1971 Synod of Bishops by Franciscan Fr. Michael Crosby

At US-Mexico border -- SOA Watch focuses on the same message through a new lens

Four effective habits for calming the tempests in your spirit by Sr. Kathryn James Hermes

Can adjunct unions find a place in Catholic higher ed? In 1969, full-time, tenure-track professorships made up nearly 80 percent of teaching roles at nonprofit schools, noted the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. Today, more than 73 percent of faculty is contingent (non-tenure), according to the American Association of University Professors. And, the professors association adds, more than half of faculty appointments today are contingent.

The Jubilee of Mercy is now in its closing weeks, so as the 20th of November draws ever closer Vatican Radio is looking at how it’s being celebrated around the world. Lydia O’Kane spoke to Bishop Oscar Cantú of Las Cruces in New Mexico .

Malaysia gets its first cardinal The episcopal motto of Anthony Soter Fernandez, Archbishop Emeritus of Kuala Lumpur, is "Justice and Peace."

Erie, Pa. -- Sisters of St. Joseph change to meet evolving needs of Northwestern Pennsylvania community

Koch Brothers’ Latest Target: Pope Francis

Belleville, Ill. -- Law suit alleges sexual misconduct by priest, counseler


DailyBreadBanner.jpgStart your day inspired with daily scripture reflections. Join NCR's sister publication, Celebration, for Daily Bread, a series of short reflections written by four authors who meet regularly to share the readings.

Or reflect on Pencil Preaching.jpgPencil Preaching by Pat Marrin. Every morning Pat Marrin breaks open the Word with a pencil sketch and a short meditation.


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