National Catholic Reporter

Praying with the spiritual masterwork of Pharoah Sanders

Over 55 years ago, legendary jazz musician Pharoah Sanders recorded a spiritualist masterwork that remains a critical piece ...
National Catholic Reporter

Mechthild of Magdeburg and the mystical spirituality of eros

The 13th‑century German mystic Mechthild of Magdeburg uses erotic love to describe ecstatic, reciprocal union with God.
National Catholic Reporter

Pope accepts resignation of West Virginia bishop, names Washington auxiliary as successor

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Mark E. Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, and named as his ...
National Catholic Reporter

Pope appoints two auxiliaries for Washington, accepts resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Campbell

Pope Leo XIV has appointed two auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Washington and accepted the resignation of Auxiliary ...