John Kasich and Marco Rubio win Republican debate

August 10, 2015, 9:25 am

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The first Republican debate is now history and the polls and pundits are quickly making decisions about who won and who lost.

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What is the real deal about the Iran deal?

August 20, 2015, 12:06 pm

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The Iran deal has been put together over a two-year period and shouldn't be so easily dismissed with slogans and cries about Iran being untrustworthy. 

Waiting for Pope Francis

August 31, 2015, 8:50 am

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There is an incredible sense of anticipation as Americans await the visit of Pope Francis on Sept. 22. It is the pope's first trip to the United States. 

We need to find common ground on gun legislation

September 11, 2015, 2:10 pm

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In the gun control debate in the U.S., there are areas of agreement between each side that are being missed because of the tone of the discussion.

What can progressives realistically expect from Pope Francis these next two months?

September 17, 2015, 8:39 am

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The pope's visit to the United States and the subsequent synod on the family will undoubtedly be a defining period for Francis' papacy.

Controversies about Pope Francis visit started before the trip

September 24, 2015, 9:46 am

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Francis in the United States

NCR Today: It also appears that controversy is already following the pope as some seem to have difficulty accepting his inclusive message of love and service.

Reflections on Austria, a Catholic nation

October 7, 2015, 9:15 am

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NCR Today: As our time in Austria draws to a close, I share a few of my thoughts about a place I was surprised to learn is mostly Catholic.

Who will be the Republican presidential nominee?

October 28, 2015, 12:31 pm

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NCR Today: I am ready to make another (perhaps foolish) prediction about where the Republican presidential race is heading.

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African-Americans fail to gain from purchasing a home

November 3, 2015, 12:06 pm

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In bust or boom, it didn't matter when African-Americans bought their home -- they lost money, study says.

Should we be encouraged or discouraged by the synod?

November 12, 2015, 8:50 am

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NCR Today: Should we be encouraged or discouraged by the synod? Two recent articles in the National Catholic Reporter reflect dramatically different answers to this question. 

What does it mean to be Christian?

November 19, 2015, 11:59 am

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Boz Tchividjiam, a grandson of the Rev. Billy Graham, has written a very insightful article touching on the sex abuse tragedy. It may be particularly significant in that it is written by a non-Catholic and does not directly address the sex abuse by Catholic priests. Yet it gets to the core of what we have been experiencing in our own faith community.

We should not fear Syrian refugees

November 24, 2015, 1:21 pm

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NCR Today: The collective voices of U.S. bishops demanding fair treatment for refugees could serve as a counterweight to the hateful and offensive rhetoric we are hearing from too many politicians.

Pope Francis continues his critique of religious fundamentalism

December 3, 2015, 9:25 am

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NCR Today: Religion is about our relationship to God. It is about what God does for us: his mercy, his love, his care for us.

How should Christians respond to the Muslim community?

December 11, 2015, 2:03 pm

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NCR Today: The terrorist attack in Paris and the shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., have brought tension in the United States to a new level.

Polarization is damaging the prospects for the 2016 campaign

December 23, 2015, 6:54 am

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NCR Today: This country is unquestionably polarized on a number of issues. The final Republican presidential debate has certainly brought much of that to the fore.

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What can we expect and hope for in 2016?

January 6, 2016, 8:38 am

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NCR Today: Presidential election consumes the U.S., the world seeks solutions to Syrian crisis, and the church moves forward with Francis.

Do we worship the same God?

January 12, 2016, 11:26 am

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NCR Today: In a recent RNS article, Tobin Grant highlights the potential firing of a professor at Wheaton College for saying we all pray to the same God.

The Iran deal implementation and Obama's legacy

January 25, 2016, 2:18 pm

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NCR Today: Sometimes it is difficult to understand why President Obama receives so little credit for what most of the world consider pretty historic achievements.

Is the anger of the electorate justified?

February 3, 2016, 8:38 am

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NCR Today: Are things as bad as so many voters believe? Can we tone down some of the anger and anxiety and work toward solutions to the many remaining challenges?

Who is coming out of New Hampshire strong?

February 11, 2016, 7:31 am

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Election 2016

NCR Today: There is still a long way to go before determining who will be the presidential nominee for each party, but we have already learned quite a bit.