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President Joe Biden commutes (almost) all of federal death row
The historic move comes after years of advocacy on the part of activists, clergy, politicians, and even the pope.
This Advent, I am mourning the loss of Black men.
Tamika Royes on tragedy, mental health, and the unseen struggle of the male diaspora in North America.
On Advent, administrations, and the art of waiting
Daryl Grigsby on how to apply the ethos of anticipating the coming savior to the challenges of an incoming Trump-Vance White House.
‘Write the vision’: Another perspective on the Baltimore parish mergers
Fr Raymond Harris on his work as a veteran priest of the archdiocese, and the fruits of faithful labor.
Celebrating the anniversary of the Black Catholic bishops' letter means recommitting to radical action
Dcn Tim Tilghman on the impact of forgotten activism during the Black Catholic Movement and its enduring call for the Church today.
President Joe Biden commutes (almost) all of federal death row
The historic move comes after years of advocacy on the part of activists, clergy, politicians, and even the pope.
Vatican's top cardinal speaks on Donald Trump's second presidential victory
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Holy See's Secretary of State, contrasted Trump's campaign promises with reality, human dignity, and Pope Francis.
The Synod on Synodality is over. What does the final document say?
The topic of women's leadership again saw opposition, as did local episcopal authority, but consensus increased compared to last year's synthesis.
'A black mark': Congolese cardinal on sainthood cause for Belgian king linked to colonialism, assassination
On King Baudouin, Cdl Fridolin Ambongo says Congolese bishops remain open, while noting an investigation will dig deeply into the royal's past.
Historic Black Catholic school in Louisiana getting new classrooms amid restoration efforts
The former Holy Rosary Institute, co-founded by the Sisters of the Holy Family, broke ground on redevelopment construction in 2021.
Remembering Julius Rosenwald, a White Jewish pioneer of African-American education
His schools throughout the South bridged a gap between Reconstruction and the Civil Rights Movement, the latter boasting several Rosenwald alumni.
Xavier Paul in as third head coach in six months for XULA baseball
The hiring comes on the heels of allegations of racial harassment concerning former head coach Dave Yamane, who was fired after less than 90 days.
Post-synod, African Americans from students' pilgrimage speak of invigoration, challenges
An October event in Rome stirred consciences and debate, while the few Black participants say they were inspired by a unique moment of synodality.
President Joe Biden commutes (almost) all of federal death row
The historic move comes after years of advocacy on the part of activists, clergy, politicians, and even the pope.
Remembering Julius Rosenwald, a White Jewish pioneer of African-American education
His schools throughout the South bridged a gap between Reconstruction and the Civil Rights Movement, the latter boasting several Rosenwald alumni.
Archbishop Shelton Fabre elected USCCB domestic justice chair
The vote was held during a public session at the bishops' fall general assembly, which also featured a presentation on Black Catholic History Month.
Catholic Action reps renew 'Pact of the Catacombs' in Rome, marking solidarity with the poor
It was part of a 4-day conference on the lay apostolate animated by synodality and the "See, Judge, Act" method of Servant of God Joseph Cardijn.
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Bishop Joseph Perry of Chicago retires, widening Black episcopal void
With the retirement of the 75-year-old prelate, there remain only four active African-American Catholic bishops, three of whom were born in the U.S.
I left the monastery—but I'm still discerning.
A letter from a young Black Catholic seminarian in Seattle explains his discernment of the priesthood, call to religious life, and how he's figuring it all out.
Remembering Mother Wilhelmina, the teacher
Ralph Moore Jr. reflects on his time as a student of a late Black nun currently making waves in rural Missouri.