Preachers like John Marrant proclaimed the gospel across cultures. But the persistence—and defense—of slavery challenged ...

At 80, Gracias won’t be participating in the conclave, but India has four cardinal-electors, and overall Asia counts 23, ...

Francis recognized that the Catholic Church could no longer treat nonwhite nations as an afterthought. Will the cardinals ...

Cardinal Wilton Gregory will join the Vatican conclave, marking a historic first for African-American leadership in the ...

Many Indigenous Catholics saw an ally in Pope Francis who championed their causes, asked forgiveness for the church’s ...