New letter from Pope Francis urges compassion for LGBT community
Pope Francis has once again spoken out in support of LGBT Catholics, part of a wave of support expressed since 2019, and especially in the past year.
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Karine Jean-Pierre, Catholic-raised activist from Brooklyn, named next White House press secretary
President Joe Biden's newest press chief is a Haitian-American LGBT immigrant who was raised in the Catholic Church.
Xavier University of Louisiana commencement weekend underway
The nation's Catholic HBCU held its Baccalaureate Mass on Friday night in New Orleans, anticipating today's return to unrestricted Commencement ceremonies.
Following outcry, changes at Boston College multicultural center put on hold
Boston College, a Jesuit university that has struggled with racist incidents in recent years, has backed off plans to restructure its intercultural center.
Catholic prayer app Hallow offering all features free today, May 5th
The nation's #1 Catholic prayer app is free for 24 hours only, on the National Day of Prayer, and features a number of African Americans.
First Black Catholic parish in Cleveland celebrates centennial
An African-American Catholic church closed by a bishop—and reopened on a Vatican appeal two years later—celebrated its history late last month.
Review: 'Father Stu' gives Catholicism a fair shake, despite flaws
Hollywood's newest Catholic offering is a story filled with inspiration and faith, but also question marks and even more questionable real-life actors.
Dr. Robert Kelly named first African-American president at University of Portland
A historic Holy Cross school in Oregon has named its first-ever lay and first African-American president in its 121-year history.
Br Ernest Miller, FSC honored at Saint Mary's College convocation
An African-American religious brother known for his extensive career in Catholic education was honored in California this week for his work and ministry.
Fr Robert Pittman, SSS, communal farm founder and Eucharistic devotee, dies in Ohio at 93
An early Black priest in the US, known for his devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and education of children preparing for First Communion, died in Ohio this week.
Fr George Clements subject of abuse claim settled by Chicago archdiocese
After being partially cleared of an allegation following his death in 2019, a pioneering Black priest in Chicago is again the subject of a child sex abuse case.
Servant of God Thea Bowman featured in upcoming renamings at Catholic University, Georgetown
America's national Catholic university will honor one of its most famous alums on Friday morning, ahead of a second renaming ceremony at Georgetown the following week.
Catholic bishops, advocates praise decision to halt execution of Melissa Lucio
A Catholic mother of 14 in Texas has been spared execution for the time being, garnering a sigh of relief from supporters nationwide.
National Black Sisters' Conference receives NETWORK Lobby's 'Distinguished Justice-Seeker Award'
The association representing the nation's African-American women religious has received an award for its more than 50 years of service in the realm of social justice.
Dean Baquet stepping down as New York Times executive editor in June
The New York Times' top editor, a Black Catholic from New Orleans, is stepping down later this year after an eight-year tenure.
Interview: Dr. Antoine Garibaldi, outgoing president of the University of Detroit Mercy, talks faith, education, and weathering storms in academia
A native son of New Orleans, decades into a stellar career in academia (including two university presidencies), discusses his career thus far ahead of his return to teaching.