Opinion: Black Catholic faces in high places
In the wake of a right-wing terrorist attack on the capitol, Nate Tinner-Williams critiques Black Catholic voices willing to justify and defend extremism.
Bishops
US Catholic liturgy group responds to USCCB document on hymnody
A national group of Catholic church musicians has now weighed in on the USCCB's new worship document, urging no sudden moves independent of local ordinaries.
Kwanzaa, Day 2 (Kujichagulia): Part 3 of our interview with Sasha Massey
This second day of Kwanzaa brings part 3 of our interview with Soprano Sasha Massey, exploring her own self-determination amidst incredible challenges.
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.
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.
'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.
'A serious disservice': Chaput blasts Gregory for comments on Biden
Following Cardinal Gregory's commitment to offer Biden Communion during his presidency, archconservative Archbishop Chaput responds with not a little vitriol.
$1M Lily Grant will fund Tolton Center in Chicago
A new resource will help Chicago parishes and promote the only African-American priest on the road to sainthood, but the details and vision are murky.
USCCB's Catholic News Service establishes 'The Griot's Cross', new Black Catholic history column from Dr. Shannen Dee Williams
America's Catholic bishops, via their news arm, establish a new monthly column covering Black Catholic history.
Leaders react to the elevation of the first African-American cardinal
Figures from around the world react to Pope Francis' appointment of the Catholic Church's first-ever African-American cardinal, Wilton Daniel Gregory.
'I’m not going to veer from that': Cardinal-elect Gregory, like predecessor, will not deny Biden the Eucharist
In an interview, Cardinal-elect Wilton Gregory reveals that he plans to collaborate strategically with President-elect Joe Biden despite their differences—and will allow him to receive Communion in the DC archdiocese.
Day 2 of #USCCB20 covers twin pandemics, as omissions and vagueries continue
The second and final public session of the USCCB's first-ever virtual General Assembly covered lofty topics, but left a great many things to be desired.
#USCCB20 gathering highlights racism and Cardinal-elect Gregory, omits details
Day 1 of the first-ever virtual General Assembly of the USCCB covers much ground, but leaves much to be desired.