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Beloved Notre Dame coaching legend Lou Holtz remembered for 'building men, not just players' "Notre Dame mourns the loss of Lou Holtz, a legendary football coach, a beloved member of the Notre Dame family, and devoted husband, father, and grandfather," said Holy Cross Fr. Robert Dowd, Notre D...

"Notre Dame mourns the loss of Lou Holtz, a legendary football coach, a beloved member of the Notre Dame family, and devoted husband, father, and grandfather," said Holy Cross Fr. Robert Dowd, Notre Dame's president, in a public statement.

Pope taps UN diplomat as Vatican ambassador to US in high-profile appointment Leo's decision to send the Vatican's UN envoy to Washington sends a strong signal about his desire to revive diplomacy at a time when the United States has increasingly turned inward.

Leo's decision to send the Vatican's UN envoy to Washington sends a strong signal about his desire to revive diplomacy at a time when the United States has increasingly turned inward.

NCR Members read: Nonfiction NCR Forward members share their best book recommendations.

NCR Forward members share their best book recommendations.

With Noem out, Catholic immigration advocates call for change in administration immigration policy Noem's tenure as head of DHS was marked by controversial efforts to enforce the president's hardline immigration policies, some of which have deeply concerned Catholic immigration advocates.

Noem's tenure as head of DHS was marked by controversial efforts to enforce the president's hardline immigration policies, some of which have deeply concerned Catholic immigration advocates.

Christians do not need to be pacifists to question Trump’s war against Iran Although some are pacifists, most Christians recognize that sometimes war is necessary and just, as philosophers and theologians for centuries have discussed and debated the criteria for a just war an...

You do not need to be a pacifist to question Trump's war against Iran. It has serious shortcomings when examined through the lens of just war theory, says Fr. Thomas Reese.

Did the pope call out Trump on Iran? Amid escalating U.S. military action in Iran, Pope Leo XIV issued a forceful call for peace in the Middle East. The internet made it about Trump.

With the war just over five days old, there is still plenty of time for reaction and commentary from Leo. If history is any indication, however, his interventions will likely contain a brand of nuance that could be unfamiliar to social media pundits, says digital editor John Grosso.

We keep the light alive in Ukraine's long and difficult winter Living in a war reality that shatters the illusion of comfort and safety, we still see much goodness: People share what little they have — blankets, candles, warm clothing, words of support.

Living in a war reality that shatters the illusion of comfort and safety, we still see much goodness: People share what little they have — blankets, candles, warm clothing, words of support.

Young Catholic is lead plaintiff in suit challenging EPA's endangerment finding reversal "It would be nice, I think," Elena Venner said, "for our government to at least acknowledge that we are in this climate crisis and to start by not repealing what we already have."

"It would be nice, I think," Elena Venner said, "for our government to at least acknowledge that we are in this climate crisis and to start by not repealing what we already have."

The Vatican says AI risks destroying humanity. But one internet ethicist still has hope. "This is technology that was shaped by other human beings who made certain choices. We can make different choices," says Irina Raicu, director of the Internet Ethics Program at Santa Clara University.

"This is technology that was shaped by other human beings who made certain choices. We can make different choices," says Irina Raicu, director of the Internet Ethics Program at Santa Clara University.

Did the pope call out Trump on Iran? Amid escalating U.S. military action in Iran, Pope Leo XIV issued a forceful call for peace in the Middle East. The internet made it about Trump.

Amid escalating U.S. military action in Iran, Pope Leo XIV issued a forceful call for peace in the Middle East. The internet made it about Trump.

Vatican theological commission warns of replacing God with 'a world governed by machines' The Vatican's International Theological Commission has warned that if humanity places total trust in technology in a "world ruled by machines," it risks replacing the "living God" with a counterfeit "...

The Vatican's International Theological Commission has warned that if humanity places total trust in technology in a "world ruled by machines," it risks replacing the "living God" with a counterfeit "virtual God."

Court allows subpoena of Archdiocese of Seattle in abuse investigation A Washington state appeals court has ruled that the state's attorney general can subpoena religious organizations — including the Archdiocese of Seattle — for records related to alleged sexual abuse, ...

A Washington state appeals court has ruled that the state's attorney general can subpoena religious organizations — including the Archdiocese of Seattle — for records related to alleged sexual abuse, as part of determining whether charitable funds were used to cover up such actions.

Drone strike on Iraqi Catholic church complex reopens old wounds The Catholic community in northern Iraq has been shaken by the attack of an explosive drone hitting the Chaldean Catholic complex in Ankawa, outside of Irbil.

The Catholic community in northern Iraq has been shaken by the attack of an explosive drone hitting the Chaldean Catholic complex in Ankawa, outside of Irbil.

For Catholic Sisters Week, US sisters spotlight stories of their ministries Catholic Sisters Week, which runs March 8-14 starting on International Women's Day, shares the stories of U.S. Catholic sisters to bring greater visibility to the vocation.

Catholic Sisters Week, which runs March 8-14 starting on International Women's Day, shares the stories of U.S. Catholic sisters to bring greater visibility to the vocation.

War in Iran fails just war test "Although the Catholic Church has had a pacifist approach to international relations since the Second World War, it still recognizes that war can be waged lawfully if certain conditions are met," writ...

"Although the Catholic Church has had a pacifist approach to international relations since the Second World War, it still recognizes that war can be waged lawfully if certain conditions are met," writes Mathew N. Schmalz.

Is Texas a bellwether or a one-off? NCR's Michael Sean Winters would be surprised if the Democrats pick up the Texas Senate seat in November.

NCR's Michael Sean Winters would be surprised if the Democrats pick up the Texas Senate seat in November.

Catholic sisters call U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran illegal, immoral "This is not going to bring security to the region and it's not going to bring peace," St. Joseph Sr. Barbara Bozak said of the strike on Iran. "We had no right to do it."

Sisters and lay representatives of sisters' congregations, as well as leaders of Catholic peace organizations, are condemning in the strongest possible terms the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, calling it illegal, immoral and potentially destabilizing.

Vatican synod study group proposes creation of pontifical commission for new technologies A Synod on Synodality study group has recommended the creation of a new "Pontifical Commission for Digital Culture and New Technologies" in the first of 15 synod study group reports expected in the co...

A Synod on Synodality study group has recommended the creation of a new "Pontifical Commission for Digital Culture and New Technologies" in the first of 15 synod study group reports expected in the coming weeks.

Sprawling investigation finds decades of sexual abuse among Catholic priests in Rhode Island Catholic priests in Rhode Island preyed on hundreds of children for decades, getting away with sexual abuse largely due to a system where bishops prioritized minimizing scandal as the diocese maintain...

Catholic priests in Rhode Island preyed on hundreds of children for decades, getting away with sexual abuse largely due to a system where bishops prioritized minimizing scandal as the diocese maintained a secret archive to conceal the revelation of more victims.

Sprawling investigation finds decades of sexual abuse among Catholic priests in Rhode Island Catholic priests in Rhode Island preyed on hundreds of children for decades, getting away with sexual abuse largely due to a system where bishops prioritized minimizing scandal as the diocese maintain...

Catholic priests in Rhode Island preyed on hundreds of children for decades, getting away with sexual abuse largely due to a system where bishops prioritized minimizing scandal as the diocese maintained a secret archive to conceal the revelation of more victims.

Vatican's top diplomat says preventive wars risk setting world 'ablaze' "The force of law has been replaced by the law of force, with the conviction that peace can arise only after the enemy has been annihilated," said Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

Nations acting on their own accord and without recourse to international consensus risk setting the world "ablaze" through conflict, the Vatican's top diplomat said in reference to the war in the Middle East.

Gallup Poll: Fewer than half of Americans say religion is 'very important' in their lives Religious service attendance reveals a picture of steady decline. A majority of U.S. residents — 57% — say they rarely or never attend religious services.

Religious service attendance reveals a picture of steady decline. A majority of U.S. residents — 57% — say they rarely or never attend religious services.

In India, sisters bring laughter and healing to Kerala's elderly "We realized that loneliness was a way of life for many," Nazareth Sr. Sheela Palamoottil said.

"We realized that loneliness was a way of life for many," Nazareth Sr. Sheela Palamoottil said.

Amid escalating attacks, Catholic groups visiting Holy Land are stranded Catholic pilgrims visiting the Holy Land have been stranded in Israel and the West Bank after the rapid escalation of hostilities between the U.S., Israel and Iran triggered widespread airspace closur...

Catholic pilgrims visiting the Holy Land have been stranded in Israel and the West Bank after the rapid escalation of hostilities between the U.S., Israel and Iran triggered widespread airspace closures across the Middle East.

Pope Leo is right: Preaching cannot be automated "Preaching cannot be automated because preaching is not the mere transmission of information. It is a personal act of mediation between the Word of God and the people of God," writes Fr. Enzo Del Broc...

"Preaching cannot be automated because preaching is not the mere transmission of information. It is a personal act of mediation between the Word of God and the people of God," writes Fr. Enzo Del Brocco.

Catholic parishes: Please preach about organ donation this Lent Signing up as a donor is only part of the process. Donors must also educate their loved ones, so their wishes are understood and followed.

Signing up as a donor is only part of the process. Donors must also educate their loved ones, so their wishes are understood and followed.

Lay Indianapolis group promotes Catholic support for LGBTQ+ community Catholic Allies wants to connect with parents of school-aged children. But the group also wanted to collaborate with Catholic teachers, principals and clergy.

According to Kate Berry, the co-founder of Catholic Allies, there had never really been a grand plan to start an organization to promote love and respect for the LGBTQ+ community among Catholics in Indianapolis.

Lebanese archbishop: Innocents are 'paying the price' of Middle East war As the scourge of war spreads across the Middle East, including Lebanon, the ones paying the ultimate price are the innocent men, women and children who want to live in peace, said Melkite Greek Catho...

As the scourge of war spreads across the Middle East, including Lebanon, the ones paying the ultimate price are the innocent men, women and children who want to live in peace, said Melkite Greek Catholic Archbishop Georges Iskandar of Tyre.

Editorial: War in Iran is a reckless venture We have gone to war on the bluster and wish of a president for whom reality and facts are transactions amenable to his needs of a given moment.

We have gone to war on the bluster and wish of a president for whom reality and facts are transactions amenable to his needs of a given moment.

Congress expected to consider war powers resolution after US, Israel strikes on Iran President Trump's decision to initiate major combat operations against Iran in concert with Israel has raised debate within Congress over its war powers prerogatives.

President Trump's decision to initiate major combat operations against Iran in concert with Israel has raised debate within Congress over its war powers prerogatives.