Noted LGBT scholar Dr. Craig Ford wins award from Catholic Theological Society of America
A Black LGBT Catholic professor has received an award for new scholars from the largest theological society in the world.
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Massachusetts bishop strips Black Catholic school of sacraments for flying BLM, Pride flags
Bishop Robert McManus of Worcester has issued a decree forbidding a Black Catholic, Jesuit school in his diocese from identifying as Catholic, following the school’s refusal to remove Black Lives Matter and Pride flags from its campus. The flags at the all-boys middle school in Massachusetts had previously been
Fr Joseph A. Brown, SJ being honored this weekend at Sankofa symposium in Illinois
A Black priest and scholar of African-American culture is being feted with a 3-day symposium and endowed scholarship honoring his multifaceted ministerial and teaching career.
'Being sponsored by the Jesuits does not alone make a school Catholic': Worcester bishop pens second letter demanding Black Catholic school remove BLM, Pride flags
A Black Catholic school in Massachusetts is once again under fire from Bishop Robert McManus for displaying flags in solidarity with African Americans and the LGBT community.
New letter from Pope Francis urges compassion for LGBT community
Pope Francis has once again spoken out in support of LGBT Catholics, part of a wave of support expressed since 2019, and especially in the past year.
Bishop demands Black Catholic school remove BLM, Pride flags
A predominantly Black Catholic school in Worcester, MA has been targeted in a statement from its bishop after displaying social justice flags for more than a year.
Fr James "Jim" Goode, OFM, legendary Black Catholic preacher-activist, dies at 81
A lauded Black priest, pastor, and revivalist—integral to the development of the Black Catholic Movement—has passed away after a prolonged illness.
Opinion: Combating international anti-LGBTQ+ hate is a pro-life issue
Efran Menny offers his take on why Catholics cannot leave LGBTQ+ people behind in the fight for justice and human solidarity.
Black Catholic scholars help launch 'Queer Catholic Theologians of Color' project
Last month in Chicago, a group of Catholic scholars launched a new group centering LGBTQ Catholic voices in the struggle against injustice.
Review: The horror of White Supremacy told well in 'Lovecraft Country'
HBO Max's now-canceled (but award-winning) drama series explores history, horror, and social commentary all at once—though not without a few hiccups.
Black Catholics sign New Ways Ministry statement against LGBT discrimination
A new statement aiming to underscore Catholic Social Teaching in the arena of LGBT discrimination has gained several notable Black Catholic signatories.
Fr Bryan Massingale named 2021 Pax Christi USA Teacher of Peace
A Black Catholic priest and scholar has been awarded Pax Christi USA's highest honor.
Black Catholics among renamings for 16 NYC parks
THe New York City government has committed to honoring the Black experience by creating and renaming public spaces to honor African-Americans—Catholics apparently included.
Two Black Catholic foster moms win big at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Catholic adoption agency in Philly, clearing the way for continued ministry to disadvantaged children in the city.
Fr Bryan Massingale, Dr. M. Shawn Copeland among Black nominees for Pax Christi's annual peacemaker award
Pax Christi USA's Teacher of Peace Award could go to a Black Catholic for the first time in 16 years.
Reflection: The Sacred Heart Beats For LGBT Catholics
As Pride Month brings out the usual hardline rejection of LGBT people by many in the Church, Stephen Staten offers a corrective based on his own experience as a gay Catholic.