There are hundreds of Roman Catholic news agencies, newspapers, magazines, and journals in the world. Among them, there are a few that are independent, in the sense that they have a critical outlook on issues and events that directly or indirectly affect the Church and its members. They also give greater emphasis on the open-minded and inclusive teachings of the Second Vatican Council (1962 - 1965). Excepting few, most of them are run and edited by Catholic laypersons.
We mention below some of them:
America (A monthly Jesuit review) (New York, N.Y., U.S.A.):
Founded in 1909, this magazine is "one of the oldest periodicals in the United States today."
This magazine "is known across the Catholic world for its unique brand of opinion and analysis. From theology and spirituality to politics, international relations, arts and letters, and the economy and social justice."
It's also available online at: America
Commonweal (New York, N.Y., U.S.A.):
Founded in 1924, this 20-times a year magazine, whose "mission is to provide a forum for civil, reasoned debate on the interaction of faith with contemporary politics and culture. Read by a passionate audience of educated, committed Catholics, as well as readers from many other faith traditions, Commonweal presents well-argued, respectful points of view from across the ideological spectrum. In an often contentiously divided Catholic church and secular culture, its status as an independent journal of opinion encourages conversations that can be difficult in other settings."
Edited by Catholic laypersons, it covers Catholic principles, American life, laypersons' voice within the church, sexual abuse scandal in the church, role of women in church, relationship between religion and politics, church teachings on sexuality, and more.
Email contact: commonweal@cambaywest.com
It's also available online at: Commonweal
Crux (Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.):
Founded in 2014, it's "an independent Catholic news site, operated in partnership with the Knights of Columbus."
"We have special editorial interests, such as religious freedom and anti-Christian persecution around the world, but we cover the whole Catholic story -- 'All things Catholic.'"
It's available online at: Crux
Independent Catholic News (ICN) (London, U.K.):
Founded in 2000, this website aims "to provide speedy and accurate news coverage of all subjects of interest to Catholics and the wider Christian community."
It deals with news and opinions on the Church in the U.K, Ireland and world, education, justice-peace-environment, young adults and youth, arts-events-exhibitions, books, catechists, films, letters, viewpoint, obituaries and tributes, poetry, prayer requests, travel, and more.
Email contact: edit@indcatholicnews.com
It's available online at: Independent Catholic News (ICN)
LaCroix International (France):
Founded in 1883 in France, it's a daily newspaper terming itself as "the world's leading independent Catholic daily." Through its pay-based website and its daily editions, it provides enlightened insight into the world, politics, economy, culture, and religious matters.
It's available online at: LaCroix International
Founded in 1964, it's a bi-weekly newspaper "that covers the Roman Catholic Church for a national and international audience. It's independently owned and governed by a lay board of directors.
It's a "religious news source with worldly interests, and though a large amount of its reporting deals with issues of the Catholic Church, an equal amount of its coverage is a marriage of the religious, political and social forces shaping public policies and institutions. We are concerned for all people and we are committed to shaping a world that recognizes the dignity of every human being, regardless of religious beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or other characteristics. Throughout our history, we have been a voice for the disadvantaged and the marginalized and we have told the stories of injustice that others simply will not print."
It's core values are rooted in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council, calling for social justice, human dignity, inclusiveness, and excellence.
It's online edition is available daily at: National Catholic Reporter
The Tablet (London, U.K.):
Founded in 1840, it's an international Catholic weekly, that "reports on religion, current affairs, politics, social issues, literature and the arts with special emphasis on Roman Catholicism while remaining ecumenical. It is committed to the teaching of the Second Vatican Council."
It's available online at: The Tablet
UCANews (Hong Kong):
Founded in , the UCA News (Union of Catholic Asian News) is "Asia's most trusted independent Catholic news source."
This Catholic news agency provides "news, feature, commentary and analysis, and multimedia content on social, political and religious developments that related or are of interest to the Catholic Church in Asia." It also has its foreign language sites in China, Indonesia, Korea and Vietnam. It also operates two sites that offer local and international English language content in India and the Philippines.
Presently, it has bureaus in Bangladesh, China, East Timor, Hong Kong, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
It's available at: UCANews
Image courtesy: www.uscatholic.org/
Founded in 1938, this monthly magazine "puts faith in the context of everyday life. With a strong focus on social justice, we offer a fresh and balanced take on the issues that matter most in our world, adding a faith perspective to such challenges as poverty, education, family life, and pop culture."
"Each month's issue is packed with comprehensive reporting, in-depth interviews, colorful opinion essays, cultural commentary, media reviews, and more."
Email contact: editors@claretians.org
It's also available online at: U.S. Catholic
We mention below some of them:
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| America magazine |
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Founded in 1909, this magazine is "one of the oldest periodicals in the United States today."
This magazine "is known across the Catholic world for its unique brand of opinion and analysis. From theology and spirituality to politics, international relations, arts and letters, and the economy and social justice."
It's also available online at: America
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| Commonweal magazine |
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Commonweal (New York, N.Y., U.S.A.):
Founded in 1924, this 20-times a year magazine, whose "mission is to provide a forum for civil, reasoned debate on the interaction of faith with contemporary politics and culture. Read by a passionate audience of educated, committed Catholics, as well as readers from many other faith traditions, Commonweal presents well-argued, respectful points of view from across the ideological spectrum. In an often contentiously divided Catholic church and secular culture, its status as an independent journal of opinion encourages conversations that can be difficult in other settings."
Edited by Catholic laypersons, it covers Catholic principles, American life, laypersons' voice within the church, sexual abuse scandal in the church, role of women in church, relationship between religion and politics, church teachings on sexuality, and more.
Email contact: commonweal@cambaywest.com
It's also available online at: Commonweal
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| Crux |
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Founded in 2014, it's "an independent Catholic news site, operated in partnership with the Knights of Columbus."
"We have special editorial interests, such as religious freedom and anti-Christian persecution around the world, but we cover the whole Catholic story -- 'All things Catholic.'"
It's available online at: Crux
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| Independent Catholic News (ICN) |
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Founded in 2000, this website aims "to provide speedy and accurate news coverage of all subjects of interest to Catholics and the wider Christian community."
It deals with news and opinions on the Church in the U.K, Ireland and world, education, justice-peace-environment, young adults and youth, arts-events-exhibitions, books, catechists, films, letters, viewpoint, obituaries and tributes, poetry, prayer requests, travel, and more.
Email contact: edit@indcatholicnews.com
It's available online at: Independent Catholic News (ICN)
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| LaCroix International daily |
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Founded in 1883 in France, it's a daily newspaper terming itself as "the world's leading independent Catholic daily." Through its pay-based website and its daily editions, it provides enlightened insight into the world, politics, economy, culture, and religious matters.
It's available online at: LaCroix International
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| National Catholic Reporter weekly |
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National Catholic Reporter (Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A.):Founded in 1964, it's a bi-weekly newspaper "that covers the Roman Catholic Church for a national and international audience. It's independently owned and governed by a lay board of directors.
It's a "religious news source with worldly interests, and though a large amount of its reporting deals with issues of the Catholic Church, an equal amount of its coverage is a marriage of the religious, political and social forces shaping public policies and institutions. We are concerned for all people and we are committed to shaping a world that recognizes the dignity of every human being, regardless of religious beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or other characteristics. Throughout our history, we have been a voice for the disadvantaged and the marginalized and we have told the stories of injustice that others simply will not print."
It's core values are rooted in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council, calling for social justice, human dignity, inclusiveness, and excellence.
It's online edition is available daily at: National Catholic Reporter
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| The Tablet weekly |
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Founded in 1840, it's an international Catholic weekly, that "reports on religion, current affairs, politics, social issues, literature and the arts with special emphasis on Roman Catholicism while remaining ecumenical. It is committed to the teaching of the Second Vatican Council."
It's available online at: The Tablet
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| UCANews -- Asian Catholic news source |
Image courtesy: www.ucanews.com/
Founded in , the UCA News (Union of Catholic Asian News) is "Asia's most trusted independent Catholic news source."
This Catholic news agency provides "news, feature, commentary and analysis, and multimedia content on social, political and religious developments that related or are of interest to the Catholic Church in Asia." It also has its foreign language sites in China, Indonesia, Korea and Vietnam. It also operates two sites that offer local and international English language content in India and the Philippines.
Presently, it has bureaus in Bangladesh, China, East Timor, Hong Kong, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
It's available at: UCANews
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| U.S. Catholic monthly |
U. S. Catholic (Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.):
Founded in 1938, this monthly magazine "puts faith in the context of everyday life. With a strong focus on social justice, we offer a fresh and balanced take on the issues that matter most in our world, adding a faith perspective to such challenges as poverty, education, family life, and pop culture."
"Each month's issue is packed with comprehensive reporting, in-depth interviews, colorful opinion essays, cultural commentary, media reviews, and more."
Email contact: editors@claretians.org
It's also available online at: U.S. Catholic
