New report details slavery in Archdiocese of St. Louis
The 96-page document covers several centuries and various episcopates in the diocese, which predates the United States.
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Seven inner-city independent Catholic schools in New York to revert to archdiocese
The Partnership for Inner-City Education nonprofit had administered the schools, some of which are majority-Black, for more than a decade.
Samuel Woodward, Catholic accused of hate crime murder in California, testifies in Orange County
The 26-year-old college dropout, known for racist and homophobic online activity, admitted to killing his high school classmate, a gay Jewish man.
Netflix, Ava DuVernay settle 'When They See Us' defamation case
The streaming giant described as "ludicrous" any attempt to paint the resolution as a win for plaintiff Linda Fairstein, who prosecuted the Central Park Five in 1989.
Conventuals mark 25th death anniversary of Servant of God Martin Maria de Porres Ward
The latest update from the Conventual Franciscans, who are investigating the life of the latest African-American Catholic on the path to sainthood.
Michigan Senate honors 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer
The Freedom Summer murders of Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman, and a Black Catholic Mississippian in James Chaney, occurred on June 21, 1964.
Pilgrimage to honor Servant of God Julia Greeley, Denver's Black Catholic 'Angel of Charity'
The formerly enslaved philanthropist and evangelist died in 1918 and is now one of seven African Americans on the path to sainthood.
Black Catholic head coach Joe Mazzulla leads Boston Celtics to 2024 NBA championship
35-year-old Joe Mazzulla guided superstar duo Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to the franchise's 18th championship, extending a league record.
Review: 'Inside Out 2' is a fun, not-too-emotional adventure
Samantha Smith calls the new Disney/Pixar flick a well-made sequel that strikes the right chords—emotional and otherwise.
'The Bishop of Rome': What the new Vatican document tells us about the pope
Fr John McKenzie explains a new Vatican document that encourages Christian unity and takes a fresh look at the meaning of papal primacy.
Where to find a Catholic Juneteenth event (2024 edition)
A listing of Catholic (and Catholic-adjacent) Juneteenth events around the country.
More child sex abuse victims can sue after Louisiana Supreme Court reversal
The high court had previously ruled in March that a state-enacted suspension of the statute of limitations was unconstitutional.
Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit from 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre survivors
The GOP-led court described the plaintiffs' claims as "political" and without sufficient evidence. The survivors' attorneys say they'll keep fighting.
Two students receive $1M in blackface lawsuit against California Catholic school
Officials at St. Francis High School in Mountain View were hit with the jury verdict in May for forcing the two adolescents out without due process.
Ralph McCloud to receive Eileen Egan Peacemaker Award from Pax Christi USA
The longtime administrator departed the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in April as the highest-ranking lay African American in the Catholic Church.
Read: Open letter to U.S. bishops on the future of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development
A group of young Catholics is pushing the USCCB ahead of their spring plenary, where the CCHD could be on the chopping block. Read their open letter.