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.
Sister Thea Bowman Conference celebrates Black Catholic saint-to-be in Washington
The event was held at Servant of God Thea Bowman's alma mater, the Catholic University of America, and highlighted her remarkable life and legacy.
Mia Love, first Black female Republican or Haitian American in Congress, dead at 49
Once an upstart Black conservative voice in national politics, Love faded from view after opposing Donald Trump's 2016 White House campaign.
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.
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.
Home again: On Catholic burnout and the journey of challenged faith
Sara Chinakwe narrates her journey away from the Church and back again, fueled by a pursuit of authentic encounter with God.
Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington to be removed amid GOP power struggle
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the move this month following threats of funding cuts from a prominent House Republican.
Danielle Brown resigns as director of U.S. bishops' Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism
The Michigan-born attorney and former judge had served at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops since 2018 and left quietly in January.
Historic Black Catholic parish in St. Louis gets $500k restoration grant
St. Alphonsus "Rock" Church has long sought to restore its stained-glass windows, which date back to the 1904 World's Fair and have since degraded.
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.
Beyonce takes Album of the Year at 2025 Grammys, among other Catholic-connected Black wins
The Catholic-raised Houstonian is the first Black woman to win the award since 1999, and the first of any gender to win Country Album of the Year.
XULA women's basketball has historic undefeated streak
The Catholic HBCU is 18-0 on the season and ranked in the NAIA top 25 coaches poll for the first time in nearly a decade.
Court will hear objections to archdiocese sale of historic Black Catholic school building in New Orleans
The property was once owned by Creole matriarch Marie Couvent, who willed that it never be sold—a wish violated by the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
Aaliyah Barbie doll sells out on birthday of late singer
The commemorative figurine comes amid renewed interest in the singer's catalog and in her enduring impact on the R&B genre even after her death.
Conference on Servant of God Thea Bowman set for March in D.C.
The event will be held at the Catholic University of America, the alma mater and former teaching post of the Black Catholic saint-to-be.