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.
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'Providential': Black Catholics react to Pope Leo XIV, the Creole
The former Robert Prevost is now known to be of African ancestry, part of a growing picture Americans are forming of the new supreme pontiff.
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.
Haitian immigrant dies in ICE custody
Marie Ange Blaise, 44, suffered chest pain before her death at a privately owned facility in Florida, her third stop in custody since February.
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.
'Reign of terror': Black Catholic congressman responds to Trump's Congress address
Rep. Adriano Espaillat railed against the president's anti-immigrant moves, tax cuts, and divisive rhetoric during his first six weeks in office.
Here are the Catholic bishops who enslaved Black people in America.
Nate Tinner-Williams explores the history of episcopal human trafficking in what would become the United States of America.
'Lives turned completely upside down': Haitian migrant advocate laments Trump orders
Guerline Jozef spoke with Briana Jansky on the White House actions targeting migrants—including Haitians—on both sides of the U.S. border.
Beyonce takes Album of the Year at 2025 Grammys, among other Catholic-connected Black wins
The Catholic-raised Houstonian is the first Black woman to win the award since 1999, and the first of any gender to win Country Album of the Year.
Marcus Garvey posthumously pardoned by Joe Biden
The Jamaican-born Catholic activist was a pivotal figure in 20th-century Black organizing in America and across the Black diaspora.
Fundraiser benefiting Detroit Black Catholic battling rare cancer in Dominican Republic
Juan Rosario, caretaker for two siblings after the recent death of his mother, asks donations to cover chemo treatments in his native country.
California Catholic bishops mark solidarity with migrants on Guadalupe feast
A similar message from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops decried "racism" and "xenophobia", though without naming politicians or parties.
U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat elected first Black chair of Congressional Hispanic Caucus
The formerly undocumented Afro-Latino is one of the nation's fiercest immigration defenders and handily won reelection to his district this month.n
Catholic Democrats press Trump to disavow Puerto Rico remarks
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's comments at a New York GOP rally last month have sparked bipartisan censure amid a defiant Trump campaign stance.
'Large deportations': Trump threatens Ohio Haitians at campaign event in California
The former president has not budged on debunked claims of Haitian violence in Springfield, which have occasioned a local state of emergency.
'They're eating the dogs': Donald Trump doubles down on Haitian migrant disinfo in first debate with VP Kamala Harris
The former president backed claims originating from his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, which have since been denied by local officials in Ohio.