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‘God is inviting us to be part of the solution’- Black Catholic priests on racism and healing
Two black Catholic priests— one ordained six years, the other 42— shared their thoughts with CNA this week on the... Read more
Catholics cannot remain indifferent to racism, Phoenix bishop says
Catholics have a key part to play— in cooperation with God’s grace— in overcoming racism, the bishop of Phoenix said... Read more
Archbishop Gomez says US has work to do in achieving racial equality
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles asked the parishes of his archdiocese to toll their bells for eight minutes and... Read more
DC Catholic priests invited to 'prayerful protest' at White House
Priests in the Archdiocese of Washington will demonstrate outside of the White House on Monday as a “prayerful protest” against hatred... Read more
Cardinal Farrell laments ideological divide in Christian response to George Floyd killing
In response to racism, the Catholic Church should be united in Christ, not take ideological sides, Cardinal Kevin Farrell said... Read more
How one Catholic priest responded to the ’92 LA riots
In the spring of 1992, then-Father David O’Connell was comfortable in parish life in south LA. The Irish-born priest had... Read more
Racial justice is a pro-life issue, says leading pro-life legislator
Pro-life advocates must speak out in defense of all human life--including issues of racial justice and deaths at the hands... Read more
Vatican cardinal urges forgiveness, justice in response to George Floyd killing
Cardinal Peter Turkson on Wednesday decried the existence of racism around the world, urging people to seek justice and fraternity,... Read more
Pope Francis prays for the soul of George Floyd and for peace and justice in US
Pope Francis said Wednesday that he is praying for the soul of George Floyd and all victims of racism, adding... Read more
Catholic parish offers sanctuary amid Minneapolis riots
When protests following the death of George Floyd turned violent Thursday night, a small Catholic parish in Minneapolis became a... Read more
Trump says he will dispatch troops if riots continue
During a speech from the Rose Garden on June 1, President Donald Trump pledged to deploy the U.S. military if... Read more
‘Covert White Supremacy’ tweet does not reflect Church’s values, Chicago archdiocese says
A chart detailing “Covert White Supremacy”— which a Chicago archdiocese office shared online amid widespread protests against racism in the... Read more
Archbishop Gomez on racism: 'It should not be this way in America'
The leader of the country’s largest Catholic diocese and the president of the U.S. bishops’ conference addressed the weekend’s violence... Read more
Christ can overcome racism, Minnesota priest says at George Floyd prayer service
The love of Christ can overcome the sin of racism, the pastor of a historic Minnesota African-American parish said Friday,... Read more
‘Racism is not a thing of the past’ – US bishops respond to George Floyd killing
Leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference responded to the killing of an African American man in Minneapolis this week by... Read more
After death of George Floyd, Minnesota Catholics pray for justice
While rioters and looters took to the streets, and parts of Minneapolis burned, some Minnesota Catholics called for justice, for... Read more
Archbishop Gregory denounces ‘murderous attack’ on Ahmaud Arbery
Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Washington, D.C., has spoken out against the “murderous attack” which caused the death of Ahmaud Arbery... Read more
US bishops denounce racism, encourage solidarity amid coronavirus pandemic
Leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference have denounced acts of racial prejudice against Asian Americans as the world continues battling... Read more
Sainthood cause advances for religious sister, educator who fought racism
In the race to see who will become the first canonized black American saint, one candidate’s cause has advanced: Mother... Read more
After investigation, Memphis bishop defends priest accused of racism
The Diocese of Memphis is supporting a pastor whose staff denied a job to a black housekeeper on the grounds... Read more
