Archdiocese of New York closes Office of Black Ministry amid mounting clergy abuse payouts
The secretive announcement followed an archdiocesan lawsuit against its insurer concerning civil claims filed under the New York Child Victims Act.
Bishops
Dueling ideologies and a curious case of the cat-got tongue at 2024 bishops' meeting in Baltimore
Would that the nation's Catholic prelates took a stand on social clarity (and charity) in 2024. Alas, it was not so, writes Nate Tinner-Williams.
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.
I am a Black Catholic man worried about (another) America under Donald Trump.
Daryl Grigsby on the moral and ethical betrayal of Catholic social teaching and a Church laity (and hierarchy) that seems to be nodding right along.
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.
Catholic Democrats press Trump to disavow Puerto Rico remarks
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's comments at a New York GOP rally last month have sparked bipartisan censure amid a defiant Trump campaign stance.
Maryland bishops commemorate 160th anniversary of slavery emancipation
Their statement does not mention the participation of Maryland Catholics—and their bishops—in the institution of U.S. chattel slavery.
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.
As Synod on Synodality nears close, leaders keep women's ordination at arm's length
Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, the Vatican's doctrine czar, spoke to delegates Monday after his absence from a synod event on the topic last week.
Cardinal Peter Turkson preaches unity, progress on 60th anniversary of Uganda Martyrs' canonization
The Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome gathered hundreds of pilgrims from around the world, including the United States.
Haitian archbishop calls for peace during Pope Francis' day of prayer
Archbishop Launay Saturné of Cap-Haitien is one of two Black Caribbean delegates to the Synod on Synodality, currently convening in Rome for the month of October.
Speakers revealed for Black Catholic academic symposium in Ohio
A diverse crop of academics, historians, musicians, and clergy will mark the 40th anniversary of the Black bishops' pastoral letter and the 20th death anniversary of Fr Clarence Rivers.
'No room' for ordained Catholic women deacons, says Vatican doctrine chief
Cardinal Victor Manuel “Tucho” Fernández made the comments on behalf of a study group on the topic, among several others, over the next 10 months.
Pope Francis signals sainthood for Belgian king tied to deadly Congolese coup
King Baudouin praised the "genius" of Leopold II's bloody Congo Free State and turned a blind eye to the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba.
Synod on Synodality to reconvene at the Vatican in October—with a few new twists
Dr. Cynthia Bailey Manns and Cardinal Wilton Gregory will again join more than 350 delegates for a month-long exploration of a "listening Church".