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U.S. bishops’ anti-racism committee leader Bishop Joseph N. Perry says ‘we...

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As the nation marked Juneteenth, the head of the U.S. bishops' anti-racism committee called for renewed efforts to combat the historical legacy of slavery...

Author Rachel L. Swarns raises awareness of the role slavery had...

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WASHINGTON -- Raising public awareness about the role of slavery in building the U.S. Catholic Church and sparking hopes for racial justice and reconciliation...

Loyola University Maryland officially acknowledges historical ties to slavery: ‘Taking ownership...

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BALTIMORE -- Loyola University Maryland officially acknowledged its historical ties to slavery with the release of a comprehensive 27-page report detailing the Baltimore university's...

Archdiocese of Baltimore aims to uncover its ties to slavery and...

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BALTIMORE-- In recent years, a growing awareness of injustice and calls for reform have led to a racial reckoning, with businesses, corporations, nonprofit organizations...

St. Josephine Bakhita, patron saint of survivors of human trafficking, inspires...

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When she was canonized by Pope St. John Paul in 2000, Josephine Bakhita immediately became the patron saint of survivors of human trafficking. Even a...

Story of St. Josephine Bakhita continues to shine light on evil...

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By Greg Burke Human cruelty, at times, seems to know no boundaries. We see examples of depravity and wanton violence every day, whether it’s the...

Confront the complexity of history, and fear those who want to...

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The book, "We Wish To Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families," is at once both stunning and horrifying. Searching for...