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Bishops across US condemn racism after white supremacist rally in Charlottesville
With deadly violence following a rally of white supremacists this past weekend in Charlottesville, Va., bishops throughout the nation denounced... Read more
Portland responds with love after Latino Catholics harassed during Mass
A week after Hispanic Catholics experienced racial harassment and taunts from a group of men during a Spanish Mass, the... Read more
How the Catholic Church needs to fight racism
If it hopes to bring peace to racial tensions in the U.S., the Catholic Church must be more present in... Read more
Racism, poverty, education – a closer look at the tensions in Milwaukee
After riots last weekend in Milwaukee brought long-standing social tensions to the surface, Catholic leaders are calling for prayer first... Read more
Racial tensions spark day of prayer, peace task force with US bishops
After several shootings and increased racial tensions around the country, the head of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops... Read more
After mass shooting horror, S.C. Catholics mourn with Charleston church
A mass shooting at a historic African-American church in Charleston, S.C. drew prayers and sympathy from the state’s Catholics, aghast... Read more
How the US bishops believe America can overcome racial violence
The head of the U.S. bishops’ conference pledged support for reconciliation and healing efforts in areas around the country that... Read more
Rise of racism, exclusion in Europe prompts call for action
Church representatives across Europe cautioned Wednesday against a rise in xenophobic attitudes toward minorities and urged political leaders to stop... Read more
US bishops praise continuing Civil Rights movement
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was “a monumental step forward” for human dignity, but continued work is necessary to... Read more
Mandela’s legacy is one of 'reconciliation,' priest says
In wake of the passing of Nelson Mandela, spokesman for South Africa’s Episcopal Conference lauded his political achievements, stating that... Read more
