Post-synod, African Americans from students' pilgrimage speak of invigoration, challenges
An October event in Rome stirred consciences and debate, while the few Black participants say they were inspired by a unique moment of synodality.
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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.
'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.
Another perspective on 'The Forge', an inspiring film for all Christians
Sr Stephanie Henry responds to a critical review of the new evangelical film, which promotes prayer, peer mentorship, and personal development.
Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant, father of Kobe and former NBA player, dead at 69
The former international basketball star, once estranged from his Hall of Famer son, last coached in a Japanese pro league in 2015.
Fr Rayford Emmons, first Black Catholic priest in Philadelphia, celebrating 50 years of ministry
The veteran minister and Catholic convert will be feted with a Jubilee Mass and celebration this month at Holy Cross Church in Mt. Airy.
Dorothy Day at the 1976 Eucharistic Congress: Work for peace, not war.
A future saint of solidarity speaks from the afterlife on the conundrums of U.S. Catholicism and a pathway toward Eucharistic peace.
Review: 'A Symphony of Tiny Lights' illuminates Dr. John H. Francis, eco-justice pioneer
A new short doc on a planet-walking environmental activist—who once considered the monastery—does right by its subject and his love for the earth.
Sr Mary Roger Thibodeaux, noted 'Black power' nun, dead at 86
The veteran Sister of the Blessed Sacrament wrote a 1972 book on Black Power and spent many years as an educator, national organizer, and evangelist.
Racist graffiti found in Philadelphia Catholic school bathroom, police investigating
The incident in February at Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls is the second of its kind at a local Catholic school in roughly a year.
A call for intercession: the need for healing from persisting racism
Lydia Ocasio-Stoutenburg recounts a racist incident this year involving a Philadelphia Catholic school, chronicles the response, and urges the Church to act.
Cabrini University to close permanently in 2024
The diverse Pennsylvania Catholic institution has faced long-term financial struggles and initiated multiple major budget cuts in the past two years.
'Grave sin': Racism condemned in pastoral letter from Philly archbishop
The letter follows a racist scandal at a Philadelphia Catholic school earlier this year, and picks up on the theme of Corpus Christi Sunday.
Georgetown dialogue will center racial justice and the 'Beloved Community'
The virtual event will feature Black Catholic panelists from DC, New Orleans, and Philadelphia.
Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament gala set for April 30 in Pennsylvania
The historic order of Black-serving Catholic sisters will host the event at the Buck Hotel in Feasterville.
'God will give you strength': Phila. archbishop reacts to fire that destroyed Catholic school on Tuesday
One firefighter was injured in the blaze at the significantly Black Catholic school, and the cause is still under investigation.