Joshua J. McElwee
Joshua J. McElwee was NCR's news editor from 2021-24. He was previously the publication's Vatican correspondent from 2014-21, where his dispatches from Rome and during papal trips abroad were frequently cited by his peers, and broadly seen as a touchstone for nuanced Vatican and papal coverage.
Among McElwee's most noted work was his years-long, tenacious coverage of Pope Francis' clergy abuse commission, which through a series of exclusive interviews with ex-members of the group revealed serious shortcomings to its work.
McElwee was also the first journalist to break the news of Pope Francis' promise during a meeting with an international group of sisters and nuns in 2016 to create a commission to study the history of the ordination of women as deacons in the Catholic Church.
McElwee reported for NCR from 39 countries and traveled for the publication in the press pool abroad with Pope Francis 24 times.
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Bishops rethinking development of theology, annulment process at synod
Kurtz: Synod an effort to restore confidence, walk with people
At synod, bishops say doctrine won't change, share 'best practices'
African archbishop frankly criticizes Western attitudes at synod
Among first synod discussions: changing harsh language, trying 'graduality'
Pope calls synod to speak 'boldly'; cardinal defends current teachings
Pope opens synod criticizing 'bad shepherds,' those who 'thwart' God
Cardinal Nichols: Synod to be frank, but going 'gently and sensitively'
Vatican: Synod will be 'original and innovative,' but with limited public information
Air of mystery clouds nearly every aspect of synod on the family
Reform group in Rome calls for family input at synod
Pope's Mideast ambassadors to summit at Vatican
Kansas City Bishop Robert Finn under Vatican investigation
