Two Black Catholic heroes inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame
Novelist and professor Toni Morrison joined the 'immortal' Henrietta Lacks as new inductees into the National Women's Hall of Fame earlier this month.
Black Catholic Round-up (12/18/2020)
This edition of the #BlackCatholicRoundup includes reflections from Black Catholic leaders, historic donations to and from Black institutions, responses to racism from around the country, and more!
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser relaxes worship restrictions ahead of court ruling
Following a lawsuit and restraining order request from Cardinal Wilton Gregory's archdiocese, the Black Catholic mayor of DC has revised earlier worship restrictions.
Black bishops officially endorse COVID vaccines
Two of the vaccines now being distributed in their first wave have been endorsed by the relevant USCCB chairmen—and the Black bishops aren't too far behind.
Cardinal Gregory to continue in current Vatican dicastery
The Vatican announced today that Cardinal Gregory will continue in his current Vatican role, helping to guide ministries concerning laypeople, their families, and womb-to-tomb advocacy.
Opinion: New book on Black saints-to-be may fall flat
A new book on the six African-American saintly hopefuls may be the first of its kind—but also the least.
Belleville Black Catholic wins prestigious award from the USCCB
The USCCB's annual anti-poverty award, which highlights a young American Catholic whose work is having a notable impact, has gone this year to a Black American.
Making reparations: churches begin to act on America's Original Sin
The Catholic Church being one notable exception, churches are beginning to put money to mouth on the topic of reparations to Black Americans.
Cardinal Gregory planning to use new position to advocate for African Americans
Cardinal Gregory sat down with RNS' Jack Jenkins this week to discuss politics, pathogens, progress, and Black people.
Cardinal Gregory-led ADW sues Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Black Catholic, over COVID restrictions
Cardinal Wilton Gregory is leading the Archdiocese of Washington in a COVID-related lawsuit against DC Mayor Muriel Bowser—a fellow Black Catholic and ally of the embattled prelate.
Rachael's Children: Alfred Bourgeois becomes 10th victim of Trump's federal executions—all since June
The Trump administration takes federal executions into the double digits in a calendar year for the first time since the turn of the 20th century.
'The beauty of the faith cannot be neglected': Popular Black spiritual deemed deficient by the USCCB
At least one historic Black hymn is on the chopping block alongside Guitar Mass faves, as the USCCB chooses Advent 2020 to release an index of forbidden songs.
Inaugural BCM roundtable highlights authors at the intersection of Catholicism and Blackness
Black Catholics and allies met virtually on Wednesday to share their struggles, triumphs, and tips on how to increase Black authorship that reflects Catholic values.
Vaccine, not venom: Cardinal Gregory urges African Americans to be open to COVID immunization
Cardinal Wilton Gregory urges Black Americans to see a COVID-19 vaccine as a new horizon—rather than a dark shadow.
Pharaoh's Army: Catholic-led judiciary takes another life
Attorney General BIll Barr ends yet another Black life, extending the government's killing spree to levels not seen since the 19th century.
Black Catholic Round-up (12/10/2020)
The latest #BlackCatholicRoundup includes a stocking stuffer, a Christmas concert, a museum opening, a school closing, and more.