How can I pontificate about Christ’s presence with those who suffer and not put my body where Christ’s is?

"We ask all people to come together in solidarity to forge a path forward -- free of discrimination and hate -- for our nation," said Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson.

Bishop Murry served as chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism for a time and often spoke of the need of the church to more firmly address racism in its ranks and throughout society.

Meet the comedian who Father Richard Rohr called “the next Thomas Merton”

The death of Floyd, 46, while in police custody in Minneapolis has triggered demonstrations in central London since late May.

“Pope Francis expressed his gratitude to the bishops for their pastoral tone in the church’s response to the demonstrations across the country in their statements and actions since the death of George Floyd.”