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Culture

NCR readers' favorite Catholic novels

By Heidi Schlumpf

'CODA' grounds its heartfelt story in real-world concerns of deaf people

By Candice Frederick

'Respect' film shows the amazing grace of Aretha Franklin's life

By Rose Pacatte

Dominican conference highlights diversity of Latino college students

By Melissa Cedillo

Some praise, some doubts as Facebook rolls out a prayer tool

By Holly Meyer, David Crary, The Associated Press

Poll reveals religious differences in acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine

By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service
Book Reviews

New memoir asks: What does it mean to be Black, to be a Black woman?

By Diana L. Hayes

Virtual reality and the coming Catholic Metaverse

By Phyllis Zagano
Book Reviews

Jesuit John O'Malley's memoir tells his 'strange and wonderful story'

By Massimo Faggioli

'The Holy Game' is a deep dive into seminarians and soccer

By Rose Pacatte

NCR wouldn't have published the Grindr story. Here's why.

By Heidi Schlumpf

Bo Burnham's 'Inside' and the limits and possibilities of COVID-era art

By Vani Kannan

'Space Jam: A New Legacy' shows us why we should fear algorithms

By Eric Clayton
Book Reviews

Gut-wrenching book highlights digital oppression of Black women

By Amber D. Dodd
Book Reviews

New novel asks: What if next pandemic kills off male species?

By Jennifer Vosters
Book Reviews

Newly released Richard Wright novel puts a surreal eye on 1940s Black life

By W. Ralph Eubanks

Remembering John McMeel, a leader who promoted independent Catholic journalism

By Steve Miller

Dear Douthat, the church's struggles are not primarily left vs. right

By Michael Sean Winters

Questlove's 'Summer of Soul' documentary captures emotions of 1969 Harlem music fest

By Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service
Book Reviews

James Carroll's book outlines struggling relationship with Catholic Church

By Bill Mitchell

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