George Floyd Archives

Fired EWTN host: ‘I will never, ever, ever have regrets’ talking about race

Jan 5, 2021

Gloria Purvis, who was told after the Dec. 30 broadcast of the EWTN radio show “Morning Glory” that the show was canceled effective immediately, said she has no regrets using the show to discuss racial matters following the police killing of George Floyd last May.

By Mark Pattison

To end sin of racism, seek reconciliation with God, each other, says priest

Dec 13, 2020

Opening a prayer service held in penance for the sin of racism and to promote racial justice, Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis said the faithful lament together the stark reality of racism in the world.

By Barb Umberger

Guard chaplains reflect on Floyd protests, lessons learned

Nov 27, 2020

Reflecting on a polarized nation in the throes of a bitterly fought election, Stephanie Christoffels started the communal prayer at a fall training of her fellow Minnesota National Guard chaplains by reminding them of Christianity’s two greatest commandments: To love God and neighbor.

By Giovanna Dell'Orto

Political tact doesn’t stop Pope from (indirectly) tweaking Trump

Oct 27, 2020

If concern about being seen as partisan close to an election were actually as strong as the Vatican often likes to say, would it have been so hard to wait a few days to give a thumbs-up to a book or to name a new crop of cardinals?

By John L. Allen Jr.

Braxton: Church doesn’t need to say more about racism, it needs to do more

Oct 24, 2020

When it comes to matters of racial justice, there’s not a need for the church to say more, but a need for the church to do more, retired Bishop Edward K. Braxton of Belleville, Illinois, told pilgrims gathered at the Catholic Enrichment Center in Louisville.

By Ruby Thomas

Catholic bishops of California launch yearlong anti-racism initiative

Sep 15, 2020

The Catholic bishops of California have announced a yearlong initiative to address personal and systematic racism, both in the Church and wider society.

By Ann Rodgers