Outside St. Peter Claver, Veronique Dorsey, the drummer for the gospel choir, said she hopes knowing the pope is descended from Black New Orleanians could broaden the church's appeal.

Musicians perform during Mass at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, May 25, 2025, in New Orleans. (Photo by Rosemary Westwood) ...

Outside St. Peter Claver, Veronique Dorsey, the drummer for the gospel choir, said she hopes knowing the pope is descended from Black New Orleanians could broaden the church's appeal. "I hope it will ...

A member of the Treme Brass Band plays during a concert marking the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina Concert at the historically black St. Augustine Catholic Church in New Orleans, Louisiana.

African American influence on CatholicismThe Rev. Ajani Gibson, who heads the predominantly Black congregation at St. Peter Claver Church in New Orleans, said he sees the pope’s roots as a ...

The Rev. Ajani Gibson, who heads the predominantly Black congregation at St. Peter Claver Church in New Orleans, said he sees the pope’s roots as a reaffirmation of African American influence on ...

The election of an American pope is giving the joke a fresh spin, says Father Ajani Gibson of St. Peter Claver Church. “Everyone is the pope’s cousin,” Father Gibson said.

At St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in West Baltimore, the pastor’s message on Easter was to be familiar, but with an added twist: The resurrection of Christ should inspire the congregants in ...

At St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in West Baltimore, the pastor’s message on Easter was to be familiar, but with an added twist: The resurrection of Christ should inspire the congregants in ...