Black Catholic Round-up (2/9/2021)
Black History Month has brought a bevy of stories concerning Black Catholics already, but the topics covered are by no means limited to history. Read on!
Health
Echoing USCCB, the Vatican OKs COVID vaccines
As conservative Catholics continue to debate among themselves, the Vatican joins the USCCB in explaining the licitness of vaccines.
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 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.
'Overt discrimination': Another Catholic governor's COVID restrictions fall, in area full of Black coreligionists
Gov. Gavin Newsom's restrictions on California's houses of worship have now stumbled—and may soon fall. Black Catholic churches are among the beneficiaries.
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?