National Catholic Reporter
Definition
The National Catholic Reporter (NCR) is an independent, progressive American Catholic news publication founded in 1964, known for its investigative journalism, opinion pieces, and coverage of church reforms, social justice, and Vatican affairs.
A periodical that often challenges conservative Catholic hierarchies with bold reporting, earning it a reputation as the 'enfant terrible' of Catholic media.
Examples
The National Catholic Reporter dropped a bombshell story on clerical scandals, leaving my parish coffee hour in stunned silence.
Instead of the usual homily, Father handed out back issues of the National Catholic Reporter—talk about a plot twist at Mass.
My conservative aunt subscribes to the National Catholic Reporter just to write furious letters to the editor; it's her daily cardio.
When the National Catholic Reporter praised a pope's tweet, even the pigeons on St. Peter's Square seemed skeptical.