The story of the church, in the United States—past, present and future—is the story of black Catholics.
Politics & Society
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Canadian court clears way for ski resort on mountain sacred to indigenous people
The Ktunaxa First Nation says their way of life is threatened by commercial development in Qat’muk, a mountain region in British Columbia inhabited by the Grizzly Bear Spirit.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Video
How Catholic students in Puerto Rico are stepping up after Hurricane Maria
Students from Sagrado Corazón University distribute supplies around Puerto Rico.
Posted inOf Many Things, Politics & Society
The United States needs to recognize women’s genius and hard work
The contributions of women—too often overlooked—speak to what Pope Francis has called the particular “genius of women.”
Posted inLast Take, Politics & Society
As Catholics and Americans, we can’t sit by while our country destroys the planet
From the Old Testament to Pope Francis’ “Laudato Si’,” Catholicism has recognized and treasured mankind’s intimate relationship with the earth and all the life that calls it home.
Posted inPolitics & Society
Pope Francis calls for humanitarian aid and political solution for the Rohingya refugees
While in Bangladesh Pope Francis continued to avoid the “R” word in his calls to aid refugees from the Rakhine State.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Royal engagement announcement brings attention to Catholic school
“We always tell our students to dream big but not necessarily about marrying a prince!”
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Europe’s Muslim population is growing — but won’t be a majority anytime soon
Even the scenario with the largest growth leaves the Muslim population considerably smaller than the populations of both Christians and people with no religion in Europe.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Miami archbishop: Fix our bad immigration laws and end the demonization of immigrants.
“Fixing illegal immigration does not require the demonization of the so-called ‘illegals,'” said Archbishop Wenski.
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
The failure of the Dream Act would be a moral crisis—and a call to action
Catholic leaders have been vocal in their support for the Dream Act. The question is whether strongly worded statements from the U.S. bishops and others will be enough to shake Congress into action.