From the Congo to Kentucky: Catholic-led after-school program shows hope is alive in Lexington
Philip Manga helps lead an outreach serving mostly African immigrant children with an ethos informed by faith and a harrowing journey to America.
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'A theological and moral voice': Chicago conference explores Pope Leo XIV—past, present, and future
Scholars and journalists spoke at the two-day event on the American pontiff, his roots and experiences in the global Church, and his current voice.
Best they ever Sawe: Kenyan Catholic shatters marathon world record, breaks two-hour barrier
Sabastian Sawe, 31, defended his London Marathon title in a historic race that saw two runners break two hours, and three best the previous WR.
Two Black Catholics to receive Loyola Institute awards in Southern California
The dean of the Jesuit School of Theology in Santa Clara and a popular Black Catholic author are among three awardees for the annual fundraiser.
'Moses the Black' review: When saints and sinners collide
Samantha Smith reviews a new Eastern Orthodox film that ties the story of an ancient Christian saint to the struggles of Black American gang life.
'Inaccurate and false': South African cardinal denies Trump-backed claims of White genocide
Stephen Brislin of Johannesburg condemned efforts by far-right South Africans and U.S. officials to misrepresent a complex political situation.
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.
A long way from home: Rediscovering myself during Black Catholic History Month
Fr Nnaemeka Ali, OMI on the complications of November as an African Catholic priest pressing to find himself in the life of the Church.
Pope Leo XIV appoints Nigerian as vice regent of papal household
The Augustinian priest Edward Daleng is a longtime friend of the pope and fills a newly created position in the office organizing papal activities.
Black Catholics aplenty in the 2026 Grammy Award nominations
Fan favorites and category mainstays are among the international crop of Catholic-connected Black artists looking to win on music's biggest night.
When the true assembly begins: Africa meets the Indigenous on a journey of healing
Fr Nnaemeka Ali, OMI, on a powerful experience of encounter and meditation with First Nations elders in Canada.
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.
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.