The world needs African-American saints. We're going to Rome to get them.
As the synod rolls on in Rome, African Americans plan to make their voices heard in the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. Ralph Moore Jr. explains.
Black saints
Black Catholics are a people on the move.
Author Daryl Grigsby tells his experience of Black Catholic excellence, and how the holy Black men and women of the faith inspire him to press on.
Relics of St. Benedict the Moor destroyed in Sicily fires
Only the skull of the patron saint of African Americans was saved from a July 25 fire that destroyed the Franciscan Convent of Santa Maria di Gesù in Palermo, Italy.
Haitian flag to be raised in honor of Venerable Pierre Toussaint on Friday in NYC
The date coincides with the 170th anniversary of the Haitian-American philanthropist's death.
Mother Mary Lange declared venerable by Pope Francis
The Afro-Cuban American foundress started the first order of Black Catholic nuns in the United States.
We must protect our Black Catholic saints—and saints-to-be.
Efran Menny explains why simply accepting new Black Catholic saints is not enough to fully honor their legacies.
On this Africa Day, remember how the motherland built the Church.
Efran Menny deftly explains why Africa cannot be forgotten in the story of ancient Christianity—and the mission of Black pride in the Church today.
Review: 'Africa and The Early Church' an imperfect, worthwhile read
Rana Irby reviews this year's new offering from the Catholic journalist Mike Aquilina, calling it a "smartly done work".
Keeping our eyes on the saintly prize
Ralph Moore Jr. on how the canonization process in the Catholic Church reeks of racism and exclusion.
Puerto Rico archdiocese to commemorate slavery abolition on Wednesday
Relics and an icon of St. Josephina Bakhita will be installed in the San Juan cathedral to mark the occasion.
Musical on Servant of God Thea Bowman to headline commemorative week in Wisconsin
Black Catholic multidisciplinary artist ValLimar Jansen will perform at Viterbo University, Bowman's alma mater in La Crosse.
Black Catholic foundress Mary Lange takes new step toward sainthood
Black Baltimore's saint-to-be may soon be declared "Venerable", according to the superior of her historic order of Black nuns.
Venerable Henriette DeLille canonization guild to announce new postulator
The sainthood guild for one of New Orleans' best-known Black Catholics is hopeful for a miracle as a major transition takes place in the 35-year old cause.
On this feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, remember that African-American slavery isn't over.
Nate Tinner-Williams explores the tragic intersection of modern slavery and African Americans, and the tepid national response.
St. Josephine Bakhita cathedral image to honor abolition of slavery in Puerto Rico
Archbishop Roberto Gonzales Nieves, OFM of San Juan has announced a date for the installation of an icon of St. Josephine Bakhita in the Cathedral Basilica of San Juan Bautista, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Puerto Rico. In a post on Twitter Wednesday night, the
How Sr Thea Bowman inspired me to make Black Catholic art
Houston-based artist Al Sauls explains the inspiration for his Black Catholic paintings and the need for inculturated art in the Church.