Column

Pope Leo XIV’s apology for slavery is a start. Now the church must seek atonement.

This lifelong Black Catholic bears no illusions about the sins of my church. African American Catholics have long been discriminated against and excluded by our church and community, writes Laura Washington.

Related articles:

	Why Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical on AI went viral
	Mayor Brandon Johnson predicts revival of faith in Chicago following Vatican trip
	Mayor Brandon Johnson floats Chicago landmark named for Pope Leo XIV