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Diocese of Arlington announces Bishop’s Advisory Council on Racism
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, has formed an advisory council on racism, the diocese announced this week. Read more
Black Catholic leader says Black Lives Matter organization 'ill-equipped to lead'
A Black Catholic leader said Friday that the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation is the wrong organization to lead... Read more
Bishops preach against racism on feast of St. Peter Claver
On the feast of St. Peter Claver, bishops in the U.S. preached on overcoming the sin of racism through God’s... Read more
Who was St. Peter Claver?
September 9 marks the Feast of St. Peter Claver, a Jesuit priest who ministered to African slaves in Colombia in... Read more
New York parish anti-racism pledge prompts controversy
A New York priest said his parish added a “pledge for racial justice” to Masses as part of its anti-racism... Read more
Black leaders blast 'systemic racism' of abortion in letter to Planned Parenthood
A coalition of Black leaders is calling out Planned Parenthood for “targeting” Black communities for abortions while professing to support... Read more
On ‘March on Washington’ anniversary, DC archbishop calls for beatitudes
The Beatitudes provide a way forward in a time of suffering, the Archbishop of Washington, D.C. said at a Mass... Read more
Kenosha Catholics praying for peace after third night of violence
Catholics in Kenosha, Wisconsin, are praying for peace after a third night of violence following the police shooting of Jacob... Read more
Milwaukee archbishop prays for peace after Kenosha shooting
“The Church stands as a beacon of hope,” said Archbishop Jerome Listecki. “The sins of violence, injustice, racism and hatred must be... Read more
Loyola quiet on Flannery O’Connor residence hall controversy
After controversy surrounding the removal of American Catholic author Flannery O’Connor’s name from a residence hall, Loyola University Maryland has... Read more
Loyola University Maryland renaming dorm that honored Flannery O'Connor
The president of Loyola University Maryland announced Friday that the Flannery O'Connor Residence Hall was being renamed, saying, “some of... Read more
San Francisco to name street after first Black firefighter, a Catholic convert
San Francisco’s first Black firefighter, a Catholic convert whose faith helped him endure years of racial abuse within the department,... Read more
Pro-life movement needs 'humility' and 'consistency' on racism
Black pro-life leaders spoke during an event Tuesday about the need for the pro-life movement to become more consistent and... Read more
Portland archbishop decries violence, calls for peaceful efforts against racism
The archbishop of Portland, Oregon is urging Catholics to learn about and study how to respond to the sin of... Read more
Push for racial justice could be an 'awakening' on abortion, prolife advocates say
Some pro-life advocates say that the recent push for racial equality in the US can be an awakening to the... Read more
Indiana priest's suspension after Black Lives Matter letter divides Catholics
Catholics in one Indianapolis suburb are divided over the suspension of a priest who called organizers of the Black Lives... Read more
Kanye West says Planned Parenthoods 'do the devil’s work'
American hip-hop singer Kanye West has denounced the nation’s largest abortion provider as racist and demonic after announcing an unexpected... Read more
Mississippi bishops denounce racism in 4th of July letter
Bishop Louis Kihnemann of Biloxi and Bishop Joseph Kopacz of Jackson issued an unequivocal call for all Catholics to reject... Read more
Spokane bishop responds to Catholic Charities racism video
Both the Bishop of Spokane and the leader of a Washington state Catholic Charities organization have spoken out about a... Read more
Texas' Bishop Flores criticizes Planned Parenthood for anti-Mexican ethnic slur
The Bishop of Brownsville, Texas has criticized Planned Parenthood and pro-choice political organizations in the state for use of anti-Mexican... Read more
