Catholic Mobilizing Network organizing anti-death penalty novena through Oct. 9
The nation's Catholic anti-death penalty NGO is hosting nine days of prayer against the death penalty, ahead of the organization's awards gala in DC.
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US national synthesis report for 2023 Synod notes racism, marginalization
The last fruit of the diocesan phase for the Synod on Synodality is live, culling sentiments from diocesan and other local listening sessions and surveys around the country since last fall.
'Inhumane, cruel, and evil': Congressman Adriano Espaillat speaks out against GOP-led migrant transfers
Black Catholic politicians are among those bearing the brunt of their co-religionists' actions at the border, and they aren't going without a fight.
Interview: Sr Stephanie Henry, the new president of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament
The Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, founded by St Katharine Drexel, have elected an African-American president for the second time in history. She spoke with BCM on their mission in the modern world.
Sharon Lavigne, Rise St. James win in court against Formosa Plastics
A protracted court case against a petrochemical giant seeking to build in Southeast Louisiana has come to an end in favor of environmental activists.
Poem: '5 Years Later: for Us (For Martin)'
A poem in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from Fr Joseph Brown, SJ, a Black Jesuit priest and professor at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Opinion: Stay awake, Bishop Barron
Gunnar Gundersen dissects a new interview by Bishop Robert Barron of actor Shia LaBeouf, a recent Catholic convert alleged to have abused multiple ex-girlfriends.
Cardinal Wilton Gregory to receive award for anti-death penalty advocacy
The nation's Black cardinal, known for his longtime advocacy against the death penalty, will receive an award this October for his activism.
Opinion: The sainthood process doesn’t work for US Blacks because they don’t see us
Ralph Moore Jr., a member of the group behind a letter-writing campaign to canonize the six African Americans to sainthood, makes his case for hagiological inclusion.
Opinion: Brittney Griner deserves better—from Russia and the WNBA
A queer Black woman remains imprisoned on trumped-up charges in Putin's Russia—where she played because of pay disparity in the US. Efran Menny laments.
Reflection: Tupac’s wisdom challenges the culture
Efran Menny discusses how a popular song from one of the greatest rappers of all time fits into the narrative of Black liberation and intracommunity uplift.
The Black Pope and slavery: silence amid the madness
The Jesuit's top priest paid a mostly secret visit to the US last week, and one Black Catholic academic says African Americans deserved much more.
'Walk Together, Children': Fr Carl Gales, SVD's homily for Joint Conference Jubilee Mass
A homily this week from one of the nation's newest African-American Catholic priests, covering racism, resilience, and freedom.
Knights of Peter Claver release statement on gun violence
The nation’s largest Black Catholic organization has spoken out on the need for gun legislation—including a ban on assault weapons—following recent mass shootings and the fraternal order’s national convention held last week in Illinois. The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary’s new “Statement of
'Our Noble Order': Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary host successful convention in Illinois
The first in-person convention in 3 years for the nation's premier Black Catholic fraternal order brought national fellowship—and renewed focus.
Milwaukee Archdiocese dedicating Thea Bowman House with Habitat for Humanity on July 21
Archbishop Jerome Listecki will dedicate a new affordable housing unit on July 21st in honor of Wisconsin's resident Black saint-to-be.