'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever': messy, but that's OK
The "Black Panther" sequel is on track to become one of the highest-grossing films of all time. Gunnar Gundersen reviews with a trans-cultural take.
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Interview: Ruben Ferreira, painter working for representation in Catholic art
Briana Jansky sits down with a Portuguese artist inspired to paint Catholics of color following the racial reckoning in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.
'They should resist and not walk away': Pope Francis exhorts African-American Catholic community in new interview
The Holy Father's continued focus on racism was on display in an interview this month with America Magazine, in which he shared his thoughts on various topics—including Black Catholics.
Knights of Peter Claver establish first-ever seminary council
The nation's premier Black Catholic fraternal order has partnered anew with the religious society that founded them, creating a council at their seminary in DC.
Dr. James E. Moore Jr., 'Taste and See' hymnwriter, to be remembered with Memorial Mass on Sunday in Cincinnati
A notable Black Catholic liturgist who died overseas earlier this year will be memorialized Sunday in Ohio at his former parish.
Catholics should be prison abolitionists
Efran Menny reflects on the call of transformative justice, and the need for Catholics to treat seriously the prospect of prison abolition.
2023 Grammy nominations include diverse crop of Black Catholics
Next year's Grammy Awards have the potential to make history for at least one Catholic-raised African American, and various others are also up for recognition.
Reflection: Remembering St. Anthony's Mission House, a 1920s integrated U.S. Catholic seminary
The first integrated Catholic seminary in 20th-century America is not well known, but that's what Black Catholic History Month is for. Read on.
Bishop O'Dowd High in Oakland piloting new AP African American Studies course
Amid national controversies concerning race in the classroom, the College Board is piloting a new course on Black history—including at a Catholic school.
Black authors featured in new book 'Catholic Women Preach: Raising Voices, Renewing the Church'
Black scholars and activists are among the contributors to a new resource featuring Catholic women reflecting on the Church's lectionary readings.
Louisiana native making final profession with the Josephites on December 1
Later this year, the Josephites will ordain three Nigerians to the transitional diaconate later this year, while an American will complete his journey to religious brotherhood.
Pierre Toussaint Scholarship dinner set for November 7 in NYC
The annual gala honoring Venerable Pierre Toussaint and funding education at home and abroad will take place in Manhattan during Black Catholic History Month.
Historical society for America's first Black city hosting annual meeting Oct. 20
The Fort Mose Historical Society will host its annual meeting this month in St. Augustine, Florida, celebrating new developments and old traditions.
Josephites' seminary added to National Register of Historic Places
The first US seminary to accept African-Americans into formation for the Catholic priesthood has been listed on the nation's top preservation database.
La. highway renamed for founder of 1829 Black Catholic church
A famed Black Creole of history will soon be memorialized in his hometown, near the parish he helped found nearly two centuries ago in upstate Louisiana.
Pope Francis, Afro-Latino politicians call for solidarity in Hurricane Fiona recovery
The pope has joined international calls for relief efforts in the Caribbean following Hurricane Fiona, including from politicians and his fellow Catholic bishops.