Beyoncé leads 2025 Grammy nominees as Black Creoles with Catholic connections loom large
Houston's finest is up for 11 awards from her country album "Cowboy Carter," making her the most nominated artist in the show's history.
Afro-Brazilians
Sainthood cause for Martin de Porres Ward receives Vatican approval
The Boston-born Black missionary to Brazil died 25 years ago this summer and was the first African-American to join the Conventual Franciscans.
Former GOP congressman George Santos pleads guilty to fraud, faces prison sentence
The 36-year-old was expelled from the House in December 2023 after being charged with deceiving campaign supporters and members of Congress.
Black Catholics shine in wild week at 2024 Paris Olympics
Athletes across several sports (and the diaspora) have set records, shattered expectations, and brought glory to their home countries—and to God.
Conventuals mark 25th death anniversary of Servant of God Martin Maria de Porres Ward
The latest update from the Conventual Franciscans, who are investigating the life of the latest African-American Catholic on the path to sainthood.
George Santos expelled from Congress
The freshman GOP legislator was a firebrand for controversy, mostly due to varied indiscretions that led to criminal charges during his short time in office.
'Frei Martinho', Brazil's Black American saint-to-be, feted during bishop's visit
Fr Martin Maria de Porres Ward, a Boston-born Conventual Franciscan who served in Brazil, has been under consideration for sainthood since 2020.
Without this Black Catholic priest, affirmative action wouldn’t be alive and thriving in Brazil.
Frei David Santos, OFM, has spent the last 30 years fighting to increase access to higher education for Black and impoverished students in Brazil. But 46 years ago, he didn't even see himself as Black.
I believe Fr Martin Maria de Porres Ward, OFM Conv. should be a saint. Here's why.
A Brazilian former seminarian who studied under an African-American priest now considered for canonization explains why he thinks his former mentor is worthy of the altars.
African-American Catholic priest who served in Brazil is on the road to sainthood
A pioneering Conventual Franciscan, born near Boston and serving in Brazil for most of his life, could be the next African-American Catholic priest up for sainhood.