Many LGBTQ+ Catholics face challenges in finding support in their churches during another national public health crisis that disproportionately impacts men who have sex with men.
The leaders of Community at the Crossing are hopeful that the program will be a space of Christian renewal for young adults in a country where young people are increasingly exiting religious spaces.
"There's a lot of power in seeing people who look like you, and to know that you can be a leader in the church, and you can be an integral part of the church," said Erin Murphy, a lifelong wheelchair user.
Patients, doctors and pharmacists navigate new ethical and legal concerns as the June 24 Supreme Court ruling that overturned the right to abortion reveals nuanced questions about medication and medical treatments.
Pax Christi USA, a branch of the international Catholic peace movement, will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a conference Aug. 5-7 just outside Washington.
Retired Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Thomas Gumbleton has been a member of Pax Christi USA since the national Catholic peace movement's founding in 1972. As Pax Christi nears its 50th anniversary, he spoke to NCR about its impact.
San Juan Archbishop Roberto González Nieves has called for widespread action across Puerto Rico to protect its natural resources and spur transition to clean energy sources, in line with the pope's environmental encyclical.
Pax Christi USA has named 20 new Ambassadors of Peace, who join 30 previous such ambassadors in being recognized for contributions they have made toward furthering the practice of Gospel nonviolence.
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