Justice

Peter Casarella: Pope Francis was a servant leader focused on the suffering of the people of God

In his words and his gestures, Francis communicated the need for Christian unity and love, says an expert on the Latino presence in the U.S. Catholic Church.

For all we’ve lost: A liturgy for George Floyd

As the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder approaches, an author and liturgist offers a promise of remembrance and a prayer for breath.

By Cole Arthur Riley Writer

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The crisis in Gaza is getting worse — will American Christians act?

As U.S.-made bombs continue to destroy Gaza, interfaith work won’t wait for U.S. Christians, two pastors say.

‘Sharing the Crust: A Communion of Saints in a Baltimore Neighborhood’

In this excerpt, the author writes about his friend and mentor Allan Tibbels’ “gift of prophetic conscience” and how it drove his work to build Christian community in a marginalized neighborhood.

By Mark R. Gornik Director, City Seminary of New York

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Here we go again: What it means to be a Black man in a white Christian workplace

The pressure to refute the “diversity hire” narrative is exhausting and demoralizing for people of color, writes the associate director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches.

By Kenneth Young Pastor and director of external relationships, Massachusetts Council of Churches

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Community is inconvenient. But worth it

When the author got a second car, her life was much easier. But that convenience came at a cost — the small connections between people that build a sense of belonging.

By Meagan Manas Pastor and licensed mental health counselor

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William H. Lamar IV: It is our victory

The pastor of a historic Black church in Washington, D.C., reflects on a recent court ruling that gives it control of the name and logo of a far-right hate group.

Restorative justice practices teach high school students to share stories and resolve conflict

A nonprofit hosts conversation circles in schools as part of its commitment to healing trauma and preventing violence in Chicago’s Bronzeville community.

By Alison Bowen Journalist

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Spider Martin’s photos of Selma echo through history

Photos from Bloody Sunday remind us of the pain and courage in the struggle for civil rights.

Leah Schade: Prophetic preaching requires awareness of each pastor’s context

In a new book, a professor of preaching offers a method of assessing a preacher’s context in order to faithfully address social issues without unnecessarily causing conflict.

Disrupting spiritual abuse requires modeling Jesus and pursuing accountability

The teachings of Jesus combined with some underlying principles of the legal system provide guidance in addressing church trauma that spiritually hurts the marginalized, writes an attorney and author.

By Robert G. Callahan II Attorney and author

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