Science denialism is a national emergency in the Catholic Church
As the Biden administration lifts declarations, Efran Menny opines on Church leaders' often heinous response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fr A. Gerard Jordan, O. Praem, chief Tolton promoter, dead at 54
An African-American Norbertine priest in Louisiana, known for promoting the cause of Venerable Augustus Tolton, died this week of complications stemming from COVID-19.
Fr Joseph Rodney, SSJ dies at 84 in Louisiana
A veteran African-American Josephite has died in Louisiana after a month-long battle with COVID-19.
Reflection: What 'Don't Look Up' teaches us about government, the environment, and COVID-19
Efran Menny breaks down the new Netflix hit and how it informs the global response to various health concerns in the modern age.
Cardinal Wilton Gregory of DC tests positive for COVID-19
The nation's boosted Black cardinal has contracted the deadly Coronavirus, reporting no symptoms as of Friday evening.
Amanda Gorman releases poem for New Year's Day 2022
The Black Catholic poet supreme is back to end the year the way she started it: with an epic poem lamenting discord and celebrating light.
St Sabina's holding NYE march against Chicago gun violence
Chicago's most prominent Black parish is once again making its voice heard in the fight against gun violence, hosting a peace march on New Year's Eve.
Cardinal Gregory returns to Today Show for Christmas interview
The nation's African-American cardinal appeared today on the weekend edition of the popular morning show for a discussion on Christmas, COVID, and faithful fellowship.
Vatican tightens vaccination requirements for employees, tourists
Ahead of Christmas, the Vatican has issued new guidance on COVID-19, no longer allowing unvaccinated employees to use negative tests to come to work and receive pay.
On this feast of St Cyprian, African bishop and martyr, remember his faithful ministry during a pandemic
A more than decade-long pandemic in the 3rd century brought out the best in an African saint and the Christian Church. What does it teach us today?
Black Catholic descendant of Tuskegee Experiment featured on NBC News touting COVID-19 vaccines
A DC-area Black Catholic, a descendant of the Tuskegee Experiment in Alabama, is speaking out in favor of the COVID-19 vaccines.
XULA VP on vaccination panel tonight, as university prepares to disenroll unvaccinated students
As the nation's Catholic HBCU makes good on a promise to enforce its vaccination policy, it also is promoting the vaccine with Louisiana's health agency.
Black Catholics win big in Catholic Press Awards
African Americans were counted among the creators, co-creators, and subjects of a number of award-winning Catholic media pieces last year. We have a list.
Sunday obligation back in New Orleans archdiocese June 6th—without universal mask requirement
A patchwork mask mandate will color the New Orleans archdiocese next month as it lifts its Mass dispensation and allows civil COVID regulations to reign supreme.
Reflection: Amidst great loss, remember Mother Teresa this Holy Week
As the whole world continues to experience a "dark night of the soul" in the throes of a global pandemic, Alessandra Harris reflects on a unique saintly witness.
Knights and Ladies holding finance webinar Saturday
The nation's Black Catholic fraternal order is addressing the financial impacts of the COVID-19 crisis with a virtual panel discussion this weekend on Zoom.