The rich man's last dance: How to respond to Trump's faux conservatism with solidarity
Dr. Ronald E. Smith on how he envisions government that balances compassion and the rule of law—a concept seemingly alien to the current administration.
Conservatism
Why this Black Catholic thinks Bishop Robert Barron was wrong to defend President Trump
Daryl Grigsby on the contradictions of a talkative American prelate who doesn't have much to say on the divisive Republican in the White House.
Haitian immigrant dies in ICE custody
Marie Ange Blaise, 44, suffered chest pain before her death at a privately owned facility in Florida, her third stop in custody since February.
I worked for Catholic Charities—which needs our support now more than ever.
Joseph Peach on his experience with the embattled Catholic nonprofit and its mission to serve the least of these.
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.
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.
Why the pronatalism of JD Vance falls flat on these Catholic ears.
Efran Menny dissects a pernicious strain of political thought that demands a higher birthrate alongside decimation of the social safety net.
Georgetown Law dean rebuffs Trump administration's threats against DEI
Dean William Treanor is making waves for his defense of the school, a Jesuit institution facing threats for its commitment to diversity programs.
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.
'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.
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.
The leaven of Herod
Dorothy Dempsey on a pugilistic president and his machinations against nation and neighbor.
This Black History Month, I wonder: Why are we still comparing civil rights and abortion?
Daryl Grigsby on the false equivalencies finding oxygen due to actions from a nascent Trump administration bent on anything but racial justice.
Amid crisis, Haitian-born Charleston bishop issues statement on immigration
Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, one of America's immigrant prelates, emphasized mercy and common sense as GOP deportation efforts ramp up nationwide.
Hispanic Caucus chair: Laken Riley Act targets migrants, will harm Latino communities
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, a formerly undocumented Black Catholic who leads Hispanic lawmakers in Congress, on a new law spelling chaos for U.S. Latino immigrants.
Disrespect is at the heart of Donald Trump's new presidency.
Dorothy Dempsey on the leader of the free world (and his inner circle) throwing caution to the wind as they inaugurate a whirlwind of trouble.