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February 26, 2025
Pope Francis, still battling double pneumonia, slightly improving
National Catholic Reporter
by Christopher White | National Catholic Reporter Pope Francis has shown “further slight improvement” in his battle with double pneumonia...
February 24, 2025
‘Dei’ means of God, Bishop Campbell says at annual Mass celebrating Black History Month
Catholic Standard
By Nicole Olea | Catholic Standard On a bright but cold Saturday morning, Catholics from across The Roman Catholic Archdiocese...
February 20, 2025
The spiritual wisdom of Howard Thurman in the face of fear
National Catholic Reporter
By Daniel P. Horan | National Catholic Reporter In the late 18th century, the British philosopher Jeremy Bentham, who is largely...
February 20, 2025
Meet the seven African American candidates for sainthood
The Message
Editor’s Note: The information in this article is from The National Black Catholic Congress’ website. During Black History Month this...
February 20, 2025
A Sign of Hope: Pope John Paul II’s meetings with the Black Catholic communities in New Orleans
On September 11, 1987, Saint John Paul II made a historic visit to New Orleans, where he met and addressed...
February 18, 2025
Cardinal Gregory: Black History Month ‘more than simply re-examining the past’
CRUX
By John Lavenburg / CRUX Reflecting on Black History Month, Cardinal Wilton Gregory recalled how young people in the Shaw...
February 18, 2025
Oak Park church honors America’s 1st Black Catholic priest who served in Chicago
ABC 7 Eyewitness News
By Lissette Nuñez | ABC 7 Eyewitness News OAK PARK, Ill. (WLS) — An Oak Park church is honoring the life...
February 18, 2025
Celebrating Black History Month- Lyke House Presents Hip Hop Mass Musical Premier 2025
Lyke House
Enjoy this hip hop musical from Lyke House…So much talent in these young people!
February 13, 2025
Wrestling With Abuse: The Faith Journey Of African Americans
Patheos.com
by Henry Karlson | Patheos.com The relationship and experience of African American Christians with Christianity is complex, and when examined closely,...
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