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Today is the second anniversary of the election of Pope Francis. More analysis:

Poll Finds: Hillary Clinton Most Favorable and Familiar Among Potential 2016ers

Saying 'yes' every day: Discernment focus at National Catholic Sisters Week conference

Selma march at 50: 'This is the first time in my life I am seeing a Negro nun' Read all of Paul Murray's reflections on Catholic participation at Selma here Selma march at 50.

A nun on the run: Seven things running has taught me about prayer by Christin Tomy, a novice with the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, Wis.

Panama City Beach, Fla. — A local church that has been hosting naked paint parties and slumber-party Sundays with the “sexiest ladies on the beach” will now have to pay taxes on the property as officers investigate the church’s practices, authorities said Tuesday.

Harsh winter has been espeically tough for Boston's homeless

Nigeria -- Catholic Church Confirms Clash With Soldiers Three die over "misunderstanding"

China shrugs off Vatican compromise on bishop ordinations Proposal would see adoption of Vietnam model of joint approval of candidates


Looking for a little inspiration to begin your day? NCR's sister publication, Celebration, gives you two options, both based on the Scripture readings of the day:

PP-header_with-outline.jpgPencil Preaching is blog in which Celebration editor Pat Marrin combines Scripture and sketching to reflect on the Word.

DailyBreadBanner.jpgDaily Bread is a series of short reflections written by four authors who meet regularly to share the readings. Daily Bread is intended to help daily preachers and others who pray from the assigned Scriptures each day to orient themselves to the Living Word addressed to the church in the world. It's a great way to begin the day.

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