Fox Resigns as Publisher of NCR (Reporter not Register)

From News - Catholic News Agency:



"The longtime editor and publisher of the National Catholic Reporter resigned Sept. 29, citing "professional and personal reasons."



Thomas C. Fox was at the newspaper for 25 years, holding the post of editor for 17 years and publisher for eight. His resignation will take effect Jan.1. The board of directors accepted Fox's resignation Nov. 13, and they named associate publisher Rita Larivee, a Sister of St. Anne, his successor.



The 60-year-old?s resignation comes unexpectedly at a time when the liberal newspaper is responding to the defeat of Senator John Kerry, the candidate NCR supported during the presidential campaign. "