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The hidden history of Black Catholic nuns in the U.S.

Feb 11, 2021

Black Catholic nuns have made manifold contributions to the Church in the United States, and theirs is a story that... Read more

Philadelphia archdiocese addresses race and Catholicism in Zoom event

Feb 10, 2021

By Perry West

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia hosted a Zoom conference on “Race and Catholicism” for more than 200 Catholics last week. Read more

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. Credit: Julian Fong via Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Pope Francis praises Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘timely’ message of peace

Jan 18, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis said on Monday that Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream “of harmony and equality for all people” is still relevant today.  Read more

Bishop Shelton Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, who has praised the 'Open Wide Our Hearts' online exhibit from the Green Bay diocese.

Virtual photo exhibit seeks to tell diverse Catholics' stories

Nov 18, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

The U.S. bishops on Tuesday praised a virtual exhibit created by the Diocese of Green Bay, which features portraits of... Read more

Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland speaks during the USCCB Fall Assembly 2020.

US bishops denounce racist violence and 'fringe ideology'

Nov 17, 2020

By Matt Hadro

After a summer of mass protests and civil unrest, bishops from around the U.S. shared stories of confronting racism in... Read more

Everyone Belongs, Loyola Press, 2019.

Catholic bishops' anti-racism book wins prize for children's literature

Oct 15, 2020

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ recently-released children’s book “Everyone Belongs” has won a gold medal in the Religion/Spirituality... Read more

Diocese of Arlington announces Bishop’s Advisory Council on Racism  

Oct 4, 2020

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'

Sep 21, 2020

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

Sep 9, 2020

On the feast of St. Peter Claver, bishops in the U.S. preached on overcoming the sin of racism through God’s... Read more

A stained glass image of St. Peter Claver in St. Aloysius church, Glasgow.

Who was St. Peter Claver?

Sep 9, 2020

September 9 marks the Feast of St. Peter Claver, a Jesuit priest who ministered to African slaves in Colombia in... Read more

Photos of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery on a side altar at St. Francis Xavier Church in New York City. Courtesy photo.

New York parish anti-racism pledge prompts controversy

Sep 3, 2020

By JD Flynn

A New York priest said his parish added a “pledge for racial justice” to Masses as part of its anti-racism... Read more

Activists and directors of Planned Parenthood, NYC, gathered in Foley Square.

Black leaders blast 'systemic racism' of abortion in letter to Planned Parenthood

Sep 1, 2020

By Matt Hadro

A coalition of Black leaders is calling out Planned Parenthood for “targeting” Black communities for abortions while professing to support... Read more

Archbishop Wilton Gregory at a Mass celebrated at the Capital One Arena before the 2020 March for Life.

On ‘March on Washington’ anniversary, DC archbishop calls for beatitudes

Aug 28, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The Beatitudes provide a way forward in a time of suffering, the Archbishop of Washington, D.C. said at a Mass... Read more

Demonstrators sit in the street, in front of law enforcement, Aug. 25, 2020 in Kenosha, Wis. A third night of civil unrest occurred after the shooting of Jacob Blake.

Kenosha Catholics praying for peace after third night of violence

Aug 26, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Catholics in Kenosha, Wisconsin, are praying for peace after a third night of violence following the police shooting of Jacob... Read more

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Milwaukee archbishop prays for peace after Kenosha shooting

Aug 24, 2020

“The Church stands as a beacon of hope,” said Archbishop Jerome Listecki. “The sins of violence, injustice, racism and hatred must be... Read more

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Loyola quiet on Flannery O’Connor residence hall controversy

Aug 5, 2020

After controversy surrounding the removal of American Catholic author Flannery O’Connor’s name from a residence hall, Loyola University Maryland has... Read more

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Loyola University Maryland renaming dorm that honored Flannery O'Connor

Jul 30, 2020

The president of Loyola University Maryland announced Friday that the Flannery O'Connor Residence Hall was being renamed, saying, “some of... Read more

Earl Gage Jr. in an undated photo from the San Francisco Independent newspaper. Photo courtesy of Blondell Chism via Catholic San Francisco.

San Francisco to name street after first Black firefighter, a Catholic convert

Jul 30, 2020

San Francisco’s first Black firefighter, a Catholic convert whose faith helped him endure years of racial abuse within the department,... Read more

State Sen. Katrina Jackson. CNA file photo.

Pro-life movement needs 'humility' and 'consistency' on racism

Jul 29, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Black pro-life leaders spoke during an event Tuesday about the need for the pro-life movement to become more consistent and... Read more

Scene in front of the federal courthouse in downtown Portland July 25, 2020. 

Portland archbishop decries violence, calls for peaceful efforts against racism

Jul 27, 2020

The archbishop of Portland, Oregon is urging Catholics to learn about and study how to respond to the sin of... Read more