Meet the Black American who read at Pope Francis' funeral.
Kielce Gussie, a 28-year-old journalist from Florida with the Holy See, speaks on her historic appearance during the Requiem Mass in Vatican City.
Jacksonville, FL
Catholics react to anti-Black massacre in Jacksonville
Bishop Erik T. Pohlmeier of St. Augustine called the shooting "senseless" and called for unity while condemning racism.
Grayson Warren Brown, Gospel Mass pioneer, dead at 75
The internationally known liturgist, author, and speaker was an integral cog in the Black Catholic Movement and quickly gained broad popularity.
St Benedict Blues Fest, benefitting historic Black parish, set for this weekend in St Augustine
St Benedict the Moore Catholic Church in St Augustine, Florida is hosting its annual blues festival to fund repairs for its historic rectory.
'The first of many': Msgr James Boddie Jr., a prophet honored in his hometown
At the request of St Augustine's Bishop Felipe Esteves, the first Black priest in Florida history was named a monsignor by Pope Francis. The day after Juneteenth, he was honored with a Mass.