racism

The U.S. Catholic bishops have deepened their commitment to combating racism, by making permanent a subcommittee dedicated to working for racial justice and reconciliation in society.

Daryl Grigsby, the well-known African American commentator, author and convert to Catholicism 25 years ago, hosted a March 7 webinar on the thorny subject of racism, apparent indifference to it and what can be done about it in the Catholic Church.

Following the death of George Floyd, many Catholics were faced with a reckoning: racism is intrinsically evil, and yet they felt woefully unprepared to come to the aid of brothers and sisters of color.

Archbishop Dermot Farrell of Dublin has expressed concern over the “significant numbers” of people in Ireland “seeking to foment disinformation, suspicion and hatred” towards refugees and migrants.”

This year, Passover coincides with the Paschal Triduum, marking an opportunity for increased solidarity between Jews and Christians.

While the crisis of violence has exploded with the pandemic, its roots are connected to broader social problems.

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio referred in his statement to the call to action from Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman, one of six Black Catholic women and men proposed for sainthood.

White involvement in addressing racial disparity also is seen as essential if there is going to be real progress in rooting out systemic racism in this country, said Bishop John E. Stowe of Lexington, Kentucky.