Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and his defense attorney Eric Nelson attend closing arguments April 19, in Chauvin's trial in Minneapolis, where he was charged and found guilty with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. (CNS/Pool via Reuters)
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include reaction from the U.S. bishops' conference.
Following the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who on April 20 was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, Black Catholic leaders say it's a "small start" in both the country and the church's long overdue efforts for racial justice.