Racism
The Latest
Push for racial justice could be an 'awakening' on abortion, prolife advocates say
Some pro-life advocates say that the recent push for racial equality in the US can be an awakening to the... Read more
Indiana priest's suspension after Black Lives Matter letter divides Catholics
Catholics in one Indianapolis suburb are divided over the suspension of a priest who called organizers of the Black Lives... Read more
Kanye West says Planned Parenthoods 'do the devil’s work'
American hip-hop singer Kanye West has denounced the nation’s largest abortion provider as racist and demonic after announcing an unexpected... Read more
Mississippi bishops denounce racism in 4th of July letter
Bishop Louis Kihnemann of Biloxi and Bishop Joseph Kopacz of Jackson issued an unequivocal call for all Catholics to reject... Read more
Spokane bishop responds to Catholic Charities racism video
Both the Bishop of Spokane and the leader of a Washington state Catholic Charities organization have spoken out about a... Read more
Texas' Bishop Flores criticizes Planned Parenthood for anti-Mexican ethnic slur
The Bishop of Brownsville, Texas has criticized Planned Parenthood and pro-choice political organizations in the state for use of anti-Mexican... Read more
How Catholics can work to 'expel this demon' of racism
Gloria Purvis, host of EWTN’s radio show “Morning Glory,” who has served on the National Black Catholic Congress, said on... Read more
‘This is the Christian message’: Cardinal urges Catholics to join struggle for racial justice
A cardinal has encouraged Catholics to take part in the worldwide struggle for racial justice following the death of George... Read more
After backlash, EWTN radio host Gloria Purvis says she will persevere
Gloria Purvis, host of a Catholic morning radio show produced by EWTN, said she will keep speaking out for racial... Read more
‘No justice, no peace’ reflects Catholic principles for police reform, bishops say
Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City, Bishop Mario Dorsonville, auxiliary bishop of Washington, and Bishop Shelton Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux sent... Read more
‘I cannot remain silent’: Madison Catholic bishop condemns destruction of religious statues
As rioters across the United States target statues depicting figures of various stripes, the bishop of Madison, Wisconsin on Tuesday... Read more
After Black Lives Matter controversy, Catholic removed from Florida State student government
The Catholic former president of a Florida university’s student senate says he was removed from office for questioning controversial policy... Read more
Thea Bowman - religious sister, civil rights advocate, candidate for sainthood
Sister Thea Bowman was the granddaughter of a slave, an advocate for racial justice, and the first African American woman... Read more
Catholic magazine issues art challenge to highlight human equality
In the face of recent protests, a Catholic art magazine has organized the Bakhita Prize for the Visual Arts to... Read more
Can Catholics support ‘Black Lives Matter’?
Catholic leaders say the Church has an important role in working for racial justice, but that protesting for justice does... Read more
American Solidarity Party candidate presses on to 2020 presidential election
Republicans and Democrats aren’t the only political parties finding their 2020 campaigning efforts hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Maryland Catholic bishops: Fighting racism requires more than words
The Catholic Church should be at the forefront of efforts to address racial inequality – not only through words, but... Read more
In trying times, how can Catholics stay hopeful?
Amid the worldwide panic surrounding coronavirus and lockdowns, as well as protests and unrest in many parts of the country... Read more
For justice and healing: Catholics explain why they marched
Catholics around the country told CNA that they attended recent protests against racism and police brutality in cities, suburbs, and... Read more
'The death of George Floyd will not be in vain', says Democrats for Life coordinator
The Georgia coordinator for Democrats for Life of America has called for renewed solidarity in the pro-life cause, following the death... Read more
