Texas governor calls special election for vacant U.S. House seat sought by Black Catholics
A delayed November race will leave the Houston area's Democratic-heavy 18th congressional district without representation for eight months.
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Review: 'Catholics for the Common Good' is Catholic social teaching in lived experience
Lori Stanley reviews the latest book from Daryl Grigsby, on the lives of three dozen modern Catholics embodying faith in action.
Kobe Bryant, Jason Kidd enter Naismith Hall of Fame again with Olympic 'Redeem Team'
Kobe Bryant is again entering the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, this time as part of the 2008 U.S. men’s Olympic squad, also known as the “Redeem Team.” He is one of two Catholics from the roster, along with Jason Kidd. The hoop hall’s class of 2025
Sean 'Diddy' Combs hit with new federal charges in New York
The Catholic-raised rapper remains incarcerated in Brooklyn while awaiting trial for sex trafficking, racketeering, and interstate prostitution.
Johnny Mathis retiring from live music after 70 years
The West Coast crooner and reported Catholic convert had several number-one hits and chart records during a run of success in the Golden Era of Pop.
Fr Bruce Wilkinson, veteran Black Catholic priest in Georgia, dead at 70
The retired minister with an active social media presence suffered a stroke in November and died after a "short illness."
First African-American opera premieres after 138 years
Edmond Dédé's "Morgiane" was performed on tour this year for the first time since being created by the Black Creole composer in 1887.
Review: 'Piece by Piece' is a LEGO musical documentary worth a spin
The Pharrell Williams animated flick brings unconventional style to an influential musical figure who embodies nothing less.
Two Black Catholics running to fill Texas' vacant U.S. House seat
Former Houston City Councilman Amanda Edwards and Isaiah Martin will face the already heavily endorsed Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee.
Cathedral plaque honors late Bishop Fernand Cheri III of New Orleans
The late Black Franciscan prelate served the archdiocese from 2015 until his death in 2023 following extended illnesses.
XULA women's basketball conquers William Carey for first-ever trip to third round of NAIA Tournament
The nation's Catholic HBCU dominated its first appearance in the round of 32 since 2021, holding their opponent to just 27.6% from the field.
'Reign of terror': Black Catholic congressman responds to Trump's Congress address
Rep. Adriano Espaillat railed against the president's anti-immigrant moves, tax cuts, and divisive rhetoric during his first six weeks in office.
Dr. Alvin Poussaint, Harvard scholar of anti-Black racism and mental health, dead at 90
The Civil Rights veteran spent 50 years in Cambridge and was known for challenging texts on both White prejudice and African-American resilience.
Fr Nixon Mullah, Josephite seminary rector, dead at 51
The Cameroonian-born priest in the Catholic religious community serving African Americans had been suffering from cancer for several years.
On Black history, Trump touts national sculpture garden—slated to include six Black Catholics
The anti-DEI president has revived plans for a National Garden of American Heroes, which will celebrate African Americans among 250 honorees.
Drexel Village affordable housing plan in Black Boston receives city approval
The project partners a Black-owned architecture firm, a Black Catholic parish, and the Archdiocese of Boston's Planning Office for Urban Affairs.