Carmen de Lavallade, pioneering Black dancer and choreographer, dead at 94
The Catholic-raised Creole was among the first Black prima ballerinas at the Metropolitan Opera and broke various barriers across her nearly seven-decade career.
Shooter still at large in shooting at historic Dooky Chase's Restaurant in New Orleans
One man is dead and three women are injured after a Friday shooting that is believed to have been a targeted attack on the deceased victim.
Podcast: In 2026, is it finally time for Black Christians to unite?
Rev. Dr. Ebony Grisom, Fr Samuel Davis, Eric T. Styles, and Nate Tinner-Williams discuss Black ecumenism and the challenges therein.
Cristo Rey Charleston High School breaks ground in South Carolina
After more than six years, the project hopes to open in fall 2027 with a class of 100 students in the diverse community of North Charleston.
Where to find a Catholic MLK Day event (2026 edition)
A national listing of Church-relevant events honoring the life and legacy of the African-American martyr slain for the cause of civil rights.
Jari Honora named Louisianan of the Year for discovering Pope Leo XIV's Black Creole roots
The 34-year-old historian and genealogist used his expertise on Louisiana Creoles to quickly uncover the ancestry of the first American pontiff.
United States invades Venezuela, Black Catholics react
President Donald Trump ordered the airstrikes and the abduction of embattled President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, following months of buildup.
What Malcolm X can teach us about Black Catholic evangelization
Dcn Tim Tilghman on how the insights of a Black Muslim can show Black Catholics a new way to display their faith in the 21st-century community.
Where to find a Catholic Kwanzaa event (2025 edition)
The celebration of Kwanzaa is near, lasting annually from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. Each day of the commemoration highlights one of the Nguzo Saba (Swahili for “Seven Principles), a series of values important to the Black community stateside and abroad. The celebration was first envisioned by Dr. Maulana Karenga,
Podcast: Dr. John F. Leeke and Ananda Leeke on the divine work of DEI
A father-daughter duo explores the intersection of faith and DEI, the role of wellness in promoting inclusion, and the historical context of DEI.
Dominican-born priest Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez named Bishop of Palm Beach
The 51-year-old, quadrilingual Latino priest has served in the Diocese of Brooklyn since 2009 and is notably outspoken on various social issues.
Pope Leo XIV named to Vogue's 2025 'Best Dressed People' list
The 70-year-old pope is the first to be named to the prestigious fashion list, partly an ode to his return to certain papal vestment traditions.
New York assemblywoman Amanda Septimo joins race to unseat AIPAC-backed Rep. Ritchie Torres
The Afro-Latina Catholic is one of several Democrats challenging Torres in the 15th district, lately a hub for pro-Israel messaging from Torres.
University of Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel under investigation following football fallout
The Black Catholic administrator has faced criticism for an alleged lack of institutional control, spotlighted by a new scandal this month.
Upcoming historical marker will honor Fr Clarence Rivers, 'father of Black Catholic liturgy'
He was the first Black priest in the Cincinnati Archdiocese and the first Black Catholic liturgist to compose African-American sacred music.
Immaculate Heart of Mary will be latest Black Catholic church to close in Louisville
The announcement came in late November for the 72-year-old African-American parish, which has seen controversy and decline in recent years.