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Catholic University president apologizes for 'needless controversy' of twice-stolen icon
John Garvey, president of The Catholic University of America, has apologized for the school's display of an icon some say... Read more
Painting at center of George Floyd controversy stolen from Catholic University
A pieta painting displayed at The Catholic University of America’s law school that some see as depicting George Floyd in... Read more
Minneapolis archbishop prays for peace following sentencing of Derek Chauvin
The archbishop of St. Paul-Minneapolis prayed for peace and called for racial reconciliation on Friday to the sentencing of Derek... Read more
'Cleanse our land': U.S. bishops call for prayer, action to end racism after Chauvin verdict
Bishops across the United States on Tuesday and Wednesday responded to the guilty verdict for former Minneapolis police officer Derek... Read more
St Paul-Minneapolis archbishop calls for healing after Derek Chauvin verdict
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis called for peace, reconciliation, and a greater respect for human life after... Read more
Minnesota bishops call for prayer and civility before jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty
A jury on Tuesday found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on second degree unintentional murder and manslaughter charges... Read more
Minneapolis archbishop prays for peace as trial of Derek Chauvin begins
The archbishop of St. Paul-Minneapolis urged peace and prayer before the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, who faces... Read more
US bishops call for day of fasting to end racism
The bishops of the United States are urging Catholics to pray and fast for an end to racism on Friday,... 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
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
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
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
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
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
Buffalo bishop ‘honors witness’ of Catholic man injured in protest
The interim bishop of Buffalo paid tribute to a Catholic peace activist who was hospitalized after an encounter with police last... Read more
‘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
