As we pray for the health of Pope Francis, we contemplate the future of the church and think about past papal transitions. This 1978 NCR story was published following the …

Reading 1 Sirach 35:1-12 To keep the law is a great oblation, and he who observes the commandments sacrifices a peace offering. In works of charity one offers fine flour, …

“Conclave” walked away with only one Oscar win; still, the film’s themes about embracing doubt amid uncertainty and using one’s platform to speak against injustices will have staying power long …

“Conclave” walked away with only one Oscar win; still, the film’s themes about embracing doubt amid uncertainty and using one’s platform to speak against injustices will have staying power long …

“Conclave” walked away with only one Oscar win; still, the film’s themes about embracing doubt amid uncertainty and using one’s platform to speak against injustices will have staying power long …

“Conclave” walked away with only one Oscar win; still, the film’s themes about embracing doubt amid uncertainty and using one’s platform to speak against injustices will have staying power long …

Martin Marty, an eminent church historian, prolific chronicler and interpreter of religion and its role in public life, died at the age of 97 on Tuesday, Feb. 25 in a …

Martin Marty, an eminent church historian, prolific chronicler and interpreter of religion and its role in public life, died at the age of 97 on Tuesday, Feb. 25 in a …

Martin Marty, an eminent church historian, prolific chronicler and interpreter of religion and its role in public life, died at the age of 97 on Tuesday, Feb. 25 in a …

Martin Marty, an eminent church historian, prolific chronicler and interpreter of religion and its role in public life, died at the age of 97 on Tuesday, Feb. 25 in a …