Something about Sacred Heart: How my hometown parish has produced three Black bishops—and so much more
Dr. Alvin Schexnider writes of an African-American parish in Lake Charles, Louisiana, intertwined with the history of Black Catholic leadership.
Washington DC
State Del. Adrian Boafo wins Democratic primary to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland
The 32-year-old lobbyist beat out a crowded field with the help of Hoyer's endorsement and roughly $11 million from the crypto and Israel lobbies.
Red rising: Socialist activist Darializa Avila Chevalier upsets U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York primary
The win for the 32-year-old doctoral student over a nine-year incumbent was the most notable among three for endorsees of Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Robert White wins Democratic primary for D.C. seat in House of Representatives
The 44-year-old Black Catholic is all but ensured to succeed the retiring Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, who helped him start his political career.
New York mayor endorses DSA-backed Darializa Avila Chevalier against incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat for Congress
The mayor made a joint appearance with his fellow Democratic Socialists of America member on MS NOW to announce his support of her campaign for New York’s 13th district.
Being Church means taking a radical stand for the work of Jesus (An Ascension reflection)
Dcn Tim Tilghman relates the Sunday readings to a historic moment in the Washington Archdiocese, linked to the history of Black Catholic activism.
In the fight for the soul of America, which side are Catholics on?
Daryl Grigsby opines on the moral failings of Trumpism and the peculiar Catholic attachment to it that persists despite all manner of wickedness.
A moral call to defend Black voting rights: How Catholics should respond
Efran Menny surveys the history of African-American disenfranchisement and urges faithful Catholic witness to stem the tide of injustice.
Auxiliary Bishop-elect Robert Boxie of Washington to be consecrated July 7
The 45-year-old chaplain is set to become the nation's youngest Catholic prelate and the latest African-American auxiliary bishop in Washington.
Virginia Supreme Court nixes Democrats' congressional map amid voting rights fracas
The 4-3 ruling from a conservative-majority bench said a spring voter referendum was authorized improperly in violation of the state constitution.
No deportation date for Bolivian immigrant tabbed for Congo
by Lyle Muller, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 5, 2026
Fr Robert Boxie III named Auxiliary Bishop of Washington, youngest U.S. Catholic prelate
The 45-year-old former attorney has served as the Catholic chaplain for Howard University since 2020, seeing sustained success at the HBCU.
'I stand in solidarity': Black bishop defends Pope Leo XIV amid White House attacks
Archbishop Shelton Fabre is among the numerous Catholic prelates speaking out in the wake of anti-Catholic comments from President Donald Trump.
'Demonic cycle of evil': Pope Leo XIV again rejects war during Vatican prayer vigil for peace
The American pontiff held the livestreamed service in response to various global conflicts, heading off weeks of intensifying anti-war messages.
Fr Bill Norvel, SSJ, first African-American male superior general, dead at 90
The Mississippi-born priest combated racism, spread Black Catholic liturgy, and served as the first Black male superior general in U.S. history.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford wins Illinois congressional primary to succeed U.S. Rep. Danny Davis
The crowded race saw millions in ad spend against Ford from the Israel and crypto lobbies, though it was not enough to boost his main opponent.