US Bishops Reflect on ‘Rallying Cry’ of Martin Luther King Jr.
Archbishop Broglio said that the renowned civil rights leader taught that ‘we must confront the evils of racism and prejudice with the love of Christ.’
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Martin Luther King’s Good Friday 60 Years Ago
COMMENTARY: 1963’s ‘Letter From Birmingham Jail,’ for all its legal and political significance, remains a profoundly religious text, a jailed pastor writing to fellow pastors.
Catholics Reflect on Racial Reconciliation in U.S. Church: ‘We Must Be Rooted in Prayer’
Father Johnson has said that in addition to talking, writing, and preaching about the topic for years, he has been constantly praying and fasting for an end to racism.
Benedictine College ‘Freedom Fellows’ Combine Martin Luther King Jr.’s Vision With Catholic Education
Program aims to create a Catholic vision of diversity on campus and empower students to be the first in their family to receive a college education and become leaders.
MLK, the Law and Human Rights
“It may be true that the law cannot change the heart,” said Dr. Martin Luther King, “but it can restrain the heartless.”
Turning the Page, Moving Forward
A NOTE FROM OUR PUBLISHER: President Joe Biden has spoken often about the need for unity — this is critical today when our nation is so bitterly divided. Americans must strive to come together, but achieving this will be difficult. Unity can't mean compromising deeply held religious beliefs especially regarding human life.
Pope Francis Praises Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘Timely’ Message of Peace
In a message addressed to King’s daughter, Bernice A. King, Pope Francis said that it was imperative to see people “in the truth of our shared dignity as children of Almighty God.”
Free at Last: Hard Words About Soft Bigotry
Our children are God’s children, capable of more than we can imagine. We must “restore all things in Christ” by repenting of our low expectations for them, and teaching them with the love they deserve.
Bishop Calls for Renewed Fight Against Racism on MLK Day
Bishop Burbidge said the diocese has worked to fight racism through prayer, education, and action.
Martin Luther King Jr. Delivered a Message of Faith, Hope and Love, Niece Tells EWTN
King remembered that her uncle used to say that faith is “like climbing a staircase; you take one step at a time and the faith builds."
