On King Baudouin, Cdl Fridolin Ambongo says Congolese bishops remain open, while noting an investigation will dig deeply into the royal's past.
The Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome gathered hundreds of pilgrims from around the world, including the United States.
This year marks the 500th birth anniversary of the Afro-Italian Franciscan, whose relics were recently restored after being damaged in a 2023 fire.
It was part of a 4-day conference on the lay apostolate animated by synodality and the "See, Judge, Act" method of Servant of God Joseph Cardijn.
Diocese of Jackson archivist and chancellor Mary Woodward shared an update on the African-American Catholic nun's canonization cause last month.
Ralph Moore Jr. on the exasperation of Catholics advocating for recognition of Black Catholic holiness—and an All Saints' initiative in response.
The 33-year-old Black Catholic has a history of inflammatory comments and is running to unseat three-term incumbent Amy Klobuchar.
A diverse crop of academics, historians, musicians, and clergy will mark the 40th anniversary of the Black bishops' pastoral letter and the 20th death anniversary of Fr Clarence Rivers.
Cardinal Victor Manuel “Tucho” Fernández made the comments on behalf of a study group on the topic, among several others, over the next 10 months.
The Black Catholic player and coach was the longest-tenured employee in league history, remaining with the Warriors for six decades across three cities.
Fr John McKenzie presents a proposal for renewal in the U.S. Church as it wrestles with the question of inner-city ministry in the modern age.
Ralph Moore, a year after petitioning Rome for Black saints, sees a crisis of good faith in Baltimore as it downsizes its Black Catholic footprint.
The famed stage and film actor was the voice behind Darth Vader and Mufasa, among other iconic roles in his nearly seven-decade career.
The event celebrates "What We Have Seen and Heard" coincides with the 20th death anniversary of Black Catholic liturgy pioneer Fr Clarence Rivers.
The Boston-born Black missionary to Brazil died 25 years ago this summer and was the first African-American to join the Conventual Franciscans.
The Black Catholic army trailblazer overcame segregation within and outside the military and had a base renamed in his honor in 2023.
