Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dead at 95
After a life of theological and pontifical service—and a tumultuous 8-year tenure governing a troubled Church—the retired pope in Rome has died following an extended illness.
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Designs revealed for La Florida Martyrs shrine in Tallahassee
A planned shrine for the nation's first Catholic martyrs is taking shape in North Florida, following an official beatification list sent to Rome in February.
In search of Black Catholic art
Black Catholic art is hard to come by, and defining it is a task unto itself. Nate Tinner-Williams explores the history and speaks with young creators breaking into the field.
The mysterious Black woman in the eyes of Our Lady of Guadalupe
When one digs deeply into the Marian image revealed to St. Juan Diego and Bishop Juan Zumárraga, OFM in 1531, a distinctly Black Catholic narrative emerges. Nate Tinner-Williams dives in.
Opinion: Saint Jim Crow?
Ralph Moore wonders aloud: are the six African-American Catholic saints-in-waiting delayed due to the specter of American segregation?
Interview: Fr Chris Kellerman, SJ on his new book 'All Oppression Shall Cease', covering Catholic slavery and abolitionism
A Jesuit priest discusses his new book, covering a familiar topic and including the perspectives, stories, and holy resistance of Black Catholics.
'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.
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 US 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.