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Gomez: 'White America' is a myth
The Archbishop of Los Angeles wrote this week that the white nationalism which motivated a mass shooting in El Paso,... Read more
Citing El Paso shooting, US bishops condemn divisive, hateful rhetoric
Leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference on issues of immigration and racism denounced xenophobic and dehumanizing language in the United... Read more
Bishops ask Supreme Court to hear case on racism in death sentencing
Three U.S. bishops have called on the Supreme Court to take up the case of a death row inmate in... Read more
It's our duty to fight racism, Pope tells international conference
All people have a responsibility to fight new forms of racism in the modern world, Pope Francis told more than... Read more
Florida Catholic event seeks to overcome denial about modern racism
A recent event in a Florida diocese is seeking to help Catholics overcome a lack of awareness about the ongoing... Read more
A year after Charlottesville, Virginia bishops pray for end to racism
The bishops of Virginia offered prayers for peace and a renewed sense of human dignity ahead of the one-year anniversary... Read more
New study shows ‘alt-right’ views linked to infrequent church attendance and divorce
Newly released data shows that those Americans who only occasionally go to church services are more likely to hold so-called... Read more
MLK’s example means no sitting on the sidelines, Catholic bishops say
Bells will ring out in honor of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 50th anniversary of... Read more
Cardinal: Fight racism with love to honor MLK's legacy
Americans must recommit to the fight against racism through love and faith, said the head of the U.S. bishops’ conference... Read more
Arlington priest pays restitution for burning KKK cross in family's lawn
An Arlington priest who was formerly a KKK member has written an apology letter and paid restitution to a family... Read more
US bishops: Fighting racism is a long-term battle – but a critical one
Dialogue to foster conversion of hearts is the goal of the U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, said the... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl: We must address the challenge of racism
In a new pastoral letter on racism, the Archbishop of Washington has encouraged Catholics to recognize the dignity of every... Read more
Here's how the Church in Baltimore is taking concrete steps to fight racism
As racial tensions continue across the United States, Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore announced a statewide task force to combat... Read more
How do we heal racial tensions? Start by admitting errors, US bishop says
To address the longstanding racial divide within the United States – and within the Catholic Church in the country –... Read more
Hate speech is vocal pornography, says Archbishop Gregory
The Archbishop of Atlanta said this week that racism must be solved through encounter, and stressed that ignorance is the... Read more
The rise of the 'alt-right' – how should the Church respond?
People are probably familiar with white supremacist groups like neo-Nazis and the Ku Klux Klan – both of which made... Read more
US bishops create Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism
In the wake of the recent white nationalist rallies in Charlottesville, the U.S. bishops have announced that they are establishing... Read more
A brief history of the Catholic Church's fight against racism
Catholic bishops from around the country recently condemned the white nationalism at rallies in Charlottesville, Virginia. Read more
Arlington priest reveals former KKK membership, takes voluntary leave of absence
An Arlington priest revealed Monday that he was a former member of the Ku Klux Klan before converting while in... Read more
In wake of violence, archbishop urges Catholics to foster racial peace
Responding to violence caused by the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, the Archbishop of Los Angeles said the message... Read more
