Gabe Amo elected first Black Rhode Islander in Congress
The 35-year-old Democrat, the son of African immigrants, will now represent his co-religionists in the most Catholic state in the country.
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Black Catholics are a people on the move.
Author Daryl Grigsby tells his experience of Black Catholic excellence, and how the holy Black men and women of the faith inspire him to press on.
Pope Francis floats same-sex union blessings in Q&A with conservative cardinals
The new communique originated in the summer but was published on Monday by the head of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Xavier University of Louisiana adds Black studies major
Dr. Sharlene Sinegal-DeCuir, a Louisiana native and Black Catholic, is leading the new program, which will open for enrollment in spring 2024.
Can Catholic social teaching change the world? I think so.
Dr. Ronald E. Smith says it's high time that the faithful—especially politicians—take up the radical call to solidarity from Pope Francis and his predecessors.
Msgr Paul Jervis, promoter of anti-racist's sainthood cause, dead at 69
The Guyanese-born priest came to the U.S. at 19, serving the Diocese of Brooklyn for 40+ years and championing the now-Servant of God Bernard Quinn.
Where are all the Black Catholic missionaries?
Dr. Ronald E. Smith puts forth a timely question on the need for an expanded evangelistic imagination among African Americans in the Church.
The labors of our heroes shall never be in vain.
Peter-Claver Obioma Anochirim, nSSJ reflects on his pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown Slave during the 2023 Institute for Black Catholic Studies.
Black Catholics up for honors at the 76th Tony Awards
Black nominees in the 2023 field are plenty, and several have interesting connections with the Catholic Church.
On this Africa Day, remember how the motherland built the Church.
Efran Menny deftly explains why Africa cannot be forgotten in the story of ancient Christianity—and the mission of Black pride in the Church today.
Josephite seminarians renew religious promises in Maryland
The historic religious society is celebrating 130 years this year and preparing for ordinations, first professions, and a general conference in June.
Review: 'Africa and The Early Church' an imperfect, worthwhile read
Rana Irby reviews this year's new offering from the Catholic journalist Mike Aquilina, calling it a "smartly done work".
Review: 'Chevalier' is powerful period piece, if not strained in its liberties
The new film fictionalizes much of the life of the groundbreaking Black French composer, but holds the ship steady for an entertaining slice of history.
Gospel music catechesis helps enliven N.C. Catholic parish
The innovative program at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Durham, North Carolina, is led in part by a young Black Catholic.
Vatican repudiates 'Doctrine of Discovery,' but forgets enslaved Africans
The Catholic hierarchy has marked an official stance against the colonization and subjugation of Indigenous persons.
My new film depicts a Black Virgin Mary—something long overdue.
Bisong Taiwo is a Nigerian-Canadian filmmaker whose latest work centers the Blessed Mother's journey in Christ's way to the Cross.