Review: 'Bob Marley: One Love' is a passionate telling of musical greatness
Samantha Smith says a new biopic on the Jamaican reggae superstar handles his gravity well and benefits from a strong supporting cast.
Latest
XULA student arrested in fatal Mardi Gras hit-and-run involving Grammy-winning musician
Jeremy E. Lindsey, 21, was booked for vehicular homicide and hit-and-run driving Tuesday morning after allegedly striking Kerry "Fatman" Hunter.
Interview: Dr. Ansel Augustine, new USCCB leader for African Americans
The former youth minister and diocesan official will help guide the U.S. bishops' ministry to African Americans, succeeding longtime head Donna Grimes.
Poem: 'NEW BEGINNINGS, PEACE FOR ALL MANKIND.'
The world is a tinder box of matches. The fire is burning strong. As you watch it crackle and burn. You must pause and wonder. When did the fire begin? It seems that there is a new beginning. But there is no peace for all mankind. Listen to the distant
Maryland attorney general expands Catholic Church abuse investigation
Anthony Brown, a Black Catholic, is leading the charge to uncover abuse in Maryland locations of the (Arch)dioceses of Washington and Wilmington.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized again, weeks after secret cancer diagnosis
The 70-year-old Catholic retired general was diagnosed with cancer in December—a matter he kept secret until the onset of an infection days later.
Faith, confidence, and the Black struggle in America
Ahead of Lent, Tevin Williams articulates how the Black struggle for recognition—recently on display in popular media—points to Black excellence.
Vocations the Josephite way: a path of encounter
Dcn Tim Tilghman, raised in the Josephite tradition, extols the religious community's history of seeking out African Americans to serve the Church.
Kobe Bryant statue unveiled at Lakers arena
The 19-foot bronze sculpture of the Hall of Famer and 18-time All-Star joins those of other Laker legends outside Crypto.com Arena.
National Black Catholic Congress releases new Pastoral Plan of Action
For the first time, the NBCC formed the five-year plan by surveying participants from their national gathering, held most recently in summer 2023.
The 'domestic church': A Black Catholic reflection on marriage
Andrew and Terri Lyke, retired experts in marriage ministry, explain how family formation in a Catholic home leads to embodied love in the world.
Sacred Heart, Joliet Diocese's sole Black Catholic parish, slated for closure
Bishop Ronald Hicks and the diocese have denied reports that a newly finalized restructuring plan is related to recent clergy sex abuse settlements.
Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. led Black Catholics at 2024 Grammys
Several nods led to just one win across all categories, with a characteristically full slate of nominations for co-religionists from Louisiana.
Calumet College votes to authorize charter for Thea Bowman Academy
The embattled K-12 institution, named for a Black nun and located on the property of a former cathedral school, had been the subject of closure rumors.
With Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, Maryland debates guaranteed admissions
A bill brought by a Black Catholic legislator could make college enrollment much simpler for graduating high schoolers in the state.
No more silence: Give us our six saints now.
Ralph E. Moore Jr., fresh off a Rome trip to promote the first 6 Black American saints-to-be, says the lack of response is unacceptable—and typical.