Diocese of Arlington seeks descendants of those enslaved by prominent Virginia Catholic family
The Brent family, linked to early Maryland and Virginia, likely enslaved and buried African Americans at a Virginia property excavated last year.
Black Catholic church in Puerto Rico gets $500k grant for Hurricane Maria repairs
The 194-year-old Iglesia San Mateo de Cangrejos in San Juan, founded by the formerly enslaved, suffered damage during Hurricane Maria in 2017.
Betty Reid Soskin, centenarian Black park ranger, laid to rest in California
The late Catholic-raised activist was a central figure in the creation of a national park honoring Black and female homefront service during WWII.
Newly expanded musical on Servant of God Thea Bowman to premiere in St. Louis
ValLimar Jansen is the writer and star of "I Will Live Until I Die", which chronicles the storied African-American Catholic nun who died in 1990.
The U.S. and Israel bomb Iran, Black Catholic lawmakers react
Airstrikes on Iran have left 200+ dead, including scores of children, as the United States and Israel seek the overthrow of the Islamic Republic.
Maryland attorney general sues Trump administration over planned $102M detention center
Anthony Brown, a Black Catholic, is the first AG to sue the White House over its plans to convert warehouses into immigrant holding facilities.
Norman C. Francis, first lay president at Xavier University of Louisiana, dead at 94
The former civil rights lawyer led the school for nearly 50 years, from the Civil Rights Movement through Hurricane Katrina and beyond.
Former 2 Live Crew rapper Luther 'Uncle Luke' Campbell running for Congress
The 65-year-old musician is primarying Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida, who faces federal fraud charges as she runs for reelection.
Inaugural Tolton Symposium will honor nation's first openly Black Catholic priest
The 3-day event on Venerable Augustus Tolton will feature speakers from around the country specializing in history, ministry, and catechesis.
Black Catholics win in court as 'Cancer Alley' lawsuit ruled valid, moves toward trial
The federal civil rights case led by Inclusive Louisiana and RISE St. James against civil parish leaders cannot be dismissed, a judge has ruled.
Brooklyn Diocese to enter mediation over child sex abuse cases
The diocese, one of the nation's most diverse, seeks to universally settle more than 1,100 cases—including one against a Black Catholic bishop.
Black Catholics sign onto congressional Democrats' call for immigration enforcement reform
Hispanic Caucus chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Rep. Gabe Amo joined a statement on how Catholic social teaching can help guide policy changes.
New Orleans archbishop starts tenure with visit to grave of Venerable Henriette DeLille
Archbishop James Checchio moved up from coadjutor upon the retirement of Gregory Aymond, followed by a unique move during Black History Month.
Wynton Marsalis to step down from Jazz at Lincoln Center
The widely celebrated trumpeter and composer helped popularize jazz as a standard American art form and has led JALC since its founding.
'Inaccurate and false': South African cardinal denies Trump-backed claims of White genocide
Stephen Brislin of Johannesburg condemned efforts by far-right South Africans and U.S. officials to misrepresent a complex political situation.
'Real musicians': Black Catholics shine at 2026 Grammy Awards
Jon Batiste, Cynthia Erivo, and FKA Twigs were big winners on music's biggest night, along with several honorees in non-competitive categories.