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.
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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.