Black Catholic writer Marcia Chatelain wins James Beard Award for "Franchise" book
A scholar of race and religion from Georgetown University has won a top award for writing on food, following a Pulitzer win for the same book last year.
A scholar of race and religion from Georgetown University has won a top award for writing on food, following a Pulitzer win for the same book last year.
A Black LGBT Catholic professor has received an award for new scholars from the largest theological society in the world.
A newsmaking African-American priest and cousin to Thea Bowman who made waves in the Civil Rights and Black Catholic Movements passed away this month in Los Angeles.
A fiery Black religious sister known for championing effective public education in her hometown of Nashville has passed away.
Amanda Gorman tackles school shootings and gun control in her latest poem, as the US reels from two mass shootings in a 10-day span.
A new book on racism and discipleship from one of the nation's best-known Black Catholic priests gets a review from Briana Jansky.
US bishops' responses to the recent racist massacre in Buffalo have varied widely, with some prelates avoiding the elephant in the room. Briana Jansky dissects the inaction.
A Black priest and scholar of African-American culture is being feted with a 3-day symposium and endowed scholarship honoring his multifaceted ministerial and teaching career.
This Saturday, the Washington School for Girls will celebrate 25 years of educating Black girls in DC. They're also raising $1M for the future.
Pope Francis has once again spoken out in support of LGBT Catholics, part of a wave of support expressed since 2019, and especially in the past year.
President Joe Biden's newest press chief is a Haitian-American LGBT immigrant who was raised in the Catholic Church.
The New York Times' top editor, a Black Catholic from New Orleans, is stepping down later this year after an eight-year tenure.
Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ narrates his experience as a seminary student struggling against racism—all while navigating life as a Jesuit and as a Black Catholic new to America.
A new book from Ave Maria Press highlights the experiences of Black Catholics from the perspectives of two Black Catholics in the heart of the Midwest.
Servant of God Thea Bowman's feast day has become an occasion for extended celebration, with her alma mater hosting a week of events and the dedication of a new legacy center.
A new book explores the struggle of Black Catholics to find a home in the Church, and the path forward for authentic and meaningful anti-racist ministry.