Sybil Haydel Morial, New Orleans educator and civil rights activist, dead at 91
The widow of New Orleans' first Black mayor died this month and will be remembered with a celebration of life at Xavier University of Louisiana.
Government
Dr. Anthea Butler talks democracy, human dignity in Catholics for Harris-Walz national organizing call
The Black Catholic academic was among several advocates featured in the Democratic virtual meeting ahead of a pivotal U.S. presidential election.
Former President Donald Trump unhurt after second assassination attempt
It is unclear whether any shots were fired by convicted felon Ryan Wesley Routh, the lone suspect in the incident at Trump's Florida golf resort.
Never again a repeat of history: The scourge of Trump in an age of war
Dorothy Dempsey on the growing threat of a second Donald Trump presidency amid his continued defiance of the moral order.
'They're eating the dogs': Donald Trump doubles down on Haitian migrant disinfo in first debate with VP Kamala Harris
The former president backed claims originating from his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, which have since been denied by local officials in Ohio.
Michigan judge suspended after racist comments leak
Kathleen A. Ryan, a member of a prominent Catholic political family in Michigan, has served as an Oakland County Probate Court since 2010.
Cardinal Wilton Gregory clears Black deacon accused of child sex abuse in Maryland
The move comes as the civil case remains open on appeal before the Maryland Supreme Court, which is set to hear oral arguments this month.
Celia Cruz honored with U.S. quarter—a first for an Afro-Latin American
The Cuban-American singer, born 99 years ago this fall, is the second musician ever to appear on a U.S. coin.
Nebr. Secretary of State won’t ask pardons board to restore felons' voting rights
Bob Evnen joins two Catholic officials pushing to block a new law affecting the state's disproportionately Black population of convicted felons.
Democrats drop death penalty abolition from 2024 platform
It's the first time the party has not opposed the practice nationally since 2016 and the first time since 2004 that it has been omitted entirely.
Former GOP congressman George Santos pleads guilty to fraud, faces prison sentence
The 36-year-old was expelled from the House in December 2023 after being charged with deceiving campaign supporters and members of Congress.
Royce White, NBA pro turned GOP populist, wins Minnesota primary for Senate
The far-right Black Catholic, formerly of the Houston Rockets, is the nation's first upper-chamber candidate born in the 1990s.
Jackson councilwoman Angelique Lee resigns ahead of bribery guilty plea
The Mississippi Black Catholic was indicted Wednesday after accepting benefits from undercover FBI agents in exchange for political favors.
Sunday readings: Feeding the 5,000 with civic knowledge
Dcn Tim Tilghman provides a unique take on the Sunday Gospel reading for July 28, 2024.
How to vote with Catholic social teaching—and Pope Francis
Dr. Ronald E. Smith on how the Church's guidance can help American voters make divinely informed decisions at the poll this fall and always.
Navigating faith in a contentious political race
Samantha Smith explains how Catholics can make it through the 2024 election cycle with faith, hope, and love intact.