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09/24/2025

The second reign of President Donald Trump has come with a litany of scandals, missteps, and outright inhumanity as Americans are left asking: How much longer can this last?

Dorothy Dempsey writes that Democrats may need to look into a Project 2029. https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/fire-president-trump/

09/23/2025

Zohran Mamdani looks primed to become the New York City's next mayor, with many voters energized by his socialist views on justice for the poor and just desserts for the rich.

Félix Cepeda wonders aloud: Can Catholics support him in good conscience? https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/can-catholics-vote-for-zohran/

09/21/2025

Jesus' earthly ministry was chock-full of healing episodes, in which the human body was transformed by the power of God through faith—which also shifted social displacement.

Alexander Walton writes that a similar mission lies before the Church today. https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/jesus-the-divine-healer/

09/20/2025

A new worship album from Oregon Catholic Press includes Grammy-winning gospel artists on a project intended to reach those outside the walls of the Church.

Echo Harbor Worship's "God Makes a Way" features Israel Houghton, Cory Henry and Tower of Power. https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/god-makes-a-way-album/

09/18/2025

Pope Leo XIV has publicly acknowledged his African roots for the first time, in a wide-ranging interview with Elise Ann Allen for her new biography out now in Spanish.

The Holy Father said his genealogy is covered in a French book being read by his brother. https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/pope-leo-xiv-acknowledges-african-roots/

09/17/2025

After conservative backlash, an essay on DEI from Auxiliary Bishop Roy Campbell Jr. of Washington has been deleted from the website of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The USCCB says the document was a "draft" mistakenly published without review. https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/bishop-campbell-dei-essay-pulled-by-usccb/

09/16/2025

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and former bodyguard Jeffrey Vappie Jr. have pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging their affair involved fraud and a cover-up.

The Black Catholic executive, departing office next year, has not commented publicly. https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/cantrell-vappie-pleas/

09/15/2025

Bishop Robert Barron has again aligned himself with partisan politics by painting the late far-right commentator Charlie Kirk as a Christlike figure.

Tulio Huggins writes that a horrific tragedy doesn't justify irresponsible Catholic leadership. https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/charlie-kirk-and-robert-barron/

09/12/2025

Bishop Robert Barron has joined Republicans in praising far-right activist Charlie Kirk following his shooting death in Utah.

The Minnesota Catholic prelate spoke of Kirk's "considerable charm" and "goodness of heart" despite his racist and violent views. https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/bishop-barron-praises-charlie-kirk/

09/11/2025

The Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism will become permanent within the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, per a Wednesday statement.

The change will go into effect this fall, creating a Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation. https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/usccb-racism-committee-permanent/

09/10/2025

State Sen. Royce Duplessis joined 8 New Orleans mayoral candidates this week for a debate at Xavier University of Louisiana, ahead of a hotly contested October open primary.

The 42-year-old Black Catholic emphasized his plan to end the city's dysfunction. https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/royce-duplessis-mayoral-debate/

09/09/2025

Sharon Lavigne, a Louisiana climate activist living in "Cancer Alley", has received honorary Italian citizenship during a visit for conferences and Vatican meetings.

The Black Catholic retired educator is also expected to meet with Pope Leo XIV. https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/sharon-lavigne-italian-citizenship/

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