#  Pope Francis Inspires Black Catholics, Despite Complicated Church History On Race : Code Switch : NPR 

 





September 23, 2015

 

 

> The arrival of Pope Francis has triggered discussions of the Catholic Church's historic treatment of the African-American faithful, and has sparked hopes for a better future.

Source: *[Pope Francis Inspires Black Catholics, Despite Complicated Church History On Race : Code Switch : NPR](http://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2015/09/22/442509427/pope-francis-inspires-black-catholics-despite-complicated-church-history-on-race)*



 

 

 



 

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