The harmful effects racism has had on American society and how embedded racism is within both U.S. government systems and churches has been a concern of Pope Francis and many U.S. bishops.
History can foster understanding of present racial unrest, scholars say
Ukrainian bishops praise efforts to restart schooling disrupted by war
Classes restarted across Ukraine Sept. 1 after months of disruption caused by Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion, amid warnings that children needed protection against shells and bombs.
LCWR recommits to carrying out work for social justice for three more years
LCWR voted to renew the focus of its 2019-2022 resolution: seeking communion at the intersection of racism, forced migration and the climate crisis.
Longtime peace educator Marie Dennis is Pax Christi USA’s Teacher of Peace
For more than 50 years, Marie Dennis has been asking herself as a white middle-class woman who once worked for the U.S. Navy how she could respond as a Catholic to the cries for justice of people around the world.
‘Journeying Together’ aims to nurture leadership, affirm church’s diversity
Catholic ministry leaders, young adults and bishops from dioceses and parishes around the country attended the June 23-26 event hosted by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and led by several USCCB secretariats.
Bishops express sorrow, condemn racially motivated shooting in Buffalo
Authorities say the mass shooting that left 10 people dead was racially motivated.
Network’s 50-year ‘political ministry’ has kept focus on economic justice
Network’s focus is on economic justice and the impact of our economy on the most marginalized, following the Gospel and responding to the needs of those who have been left out.
Students’ race discussion prompts change in a Catholic school’s culture
With racial tensions, students are willing to address injustices they see around them and to get into conversations that aren’t always easy.