Healing the Racial Divide

Dr. Arthur Falls, a black Catholic physician, dedicated his life to addressing racial injustice through a unique integration of theology and social science. His work focused on healing divisions caused by white supremacy, particularly in Chicago's segregated hospitals. By reframing Christian truths, he highlighted the dangers of a "mythical body of Christ," which he argued perpetuated exclusion and racism within the Church. Falls' insights offer a renewed theology aimed at promoting racial justice and inclusivity within Catholicism.