Black Catholic lawmaker introduces bill to fully outlaw slavery in 13th Amendment
A new amendment has been proposed by a team of Democratic legislators. The goal? End the legal justification of prison-based slavery—the "New Jim Crow".
Government
'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.
'In the Lion's Den': Slew of new executions scheduled for lame-duck period
The Trump administration ramps up federal executions in anticipation of President-elect Joe Biden's impending inauguration.
Latest federal execution spearheaded by Catholic judiciary officials
Catholic teaching nowhere to be found as the latest death row inmate is executed with the help of not a few prominent (and professing) judicial officials.
Black Forgiveness and Messianic Reconciliation
In the midst of turmoil and all manner of distress, where does the Black Catholic find hope? What will be the authentic path to freedom?