Pope Leo XIV publicly acknowledges African roots in newly released interview
The comments came in July during an interview with Elise Ann Allen, released this week alongside a Spanish edition of her new biography of Leo.
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Friar Franck Lino-Sokpolie, OFM Conv. to be ordained to the priesthood
The Conventual Franciscan deacon Franck Lino-Sokpolie will be ordained to the priesthood in Georgia on Saturday, July 19, the culmination of a 12-year journey that began while he was still a student in college. The ordination Mass will be celebrated by a fellow Conventual, Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, at Holy Cross
Catholic Harlem is a gift to (and from) the global Church.
Félix Cepeda on his experience of the cultural interplay present in the heart and faith of Black Manhattan.
Simon Peter Engurait named Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux—first native African Catholic prelate in mainland U.S.
The Ugandan-born priest, who immigrated in 2007, has administered the diocese since the unexpected death of Bishop Mario Dorsonville in 2024.
Josephites, religious community serving African Americans, to ordain three to the priesthood
The Nigerian-born seminarians graduated from the Catholic University of America in 2024 and were ordained to the transitional diaconate in December.
An Orthodox monastery made me wonder: Will Black people find a home in the Catholic Church?
A community of Greek sisters in Quebec reignites in a Catholic priest the longing for a Church that is conscious of Black identity.
Parolin and Prevost: A tale of two papabile
Nate Tinner-Williams on the unforeseen ascension of an American pope and the swift reduction of an old Italian guard.
White smoke, Black pope? Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff, has African roots
Previously unknown genealogy on the 69-year-old Chicago native was revealed by genealogists shortly after white smoke rose in St. Peter's Square.
Amid conclave, Black Catholic theologians remember Pope Francis, look to future
Drs. Kathleen Dorsey Bellow and Andrew Prevot give perspective as cardinals select a new pope to lead the worldwide Catholic Church.
Black cardinals—and not just Africans—among candidates for next pope
An African American and a Haitian are expected to join 15 Black African electors in the papal conclave, which could choose one from their number.
Review: 'Catholics for the Common Good' is Catholic social teaching in lived experience
Lori Stanley reviews the latest book from Daryl Grigsby, on the lives of three dozen modern Catholics embodying faith in action.
Fr Nixon Mullah, Josephite seminary rector, dead at 51
The Cameroonian-born priest in the Catholic religious community serving African Americans had been suffering from cancer for several years.
One Black Catholic's prayers for the 2025 Jubilee Year
Dr. Ronald E. Smith on how he is experiencing spiritual growth and how others can join in the spiritual fruits of the Church's season of freedom.
'Gladiator II' review: A troubling exercise in empire
Nate Tinner-Williams writes that the ennobling of global European rule leaves something to be desired in the long-anticipated sequel to a classic.
Beloved Philadelphia priest Addisalem Mekonnen dead at 42
The Ethiopian-born Catholic clergyman died suddenly at his residence just days before Christmas.
On historic Africa trip, Biden speaks of slavery, intertwined legacies in Angola
The outgoing president was promoting infrastructure investment and shared priorities while making his first visit to the motherland as president.