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.
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'Listening is done much more with the heart than with the ears': Cardinal Gregory opens Synod 2023 in DC
Dioceses around the world opened their portion of the Synod of Bishops on Sunday, including Washington DC—one of two in the US headed by an African-American.
Despite slate of executions scheduled in next month—including one tonight—USCCB issues Respect Life Month statement on abortion
The US bishops' pro-life committee chair has released a statement for Respect Life Month, which begins in a few days. Only kind of life seems to be the focus.
'Whenever I recall Our Lady’s title, I will be united with you': Cardinal Gregory takes possession of titular church, Immaculate Conception in Rome
The nation's first and only Black cardinal made history in Rome this morning, completing the final formality of his elevation.
Wilton Cardinal Gregory leading National Labor Day Mass today, National Press Club luncheon Wednesday
The nation's Black cardinal will headline two major events this week, starting today with the Catholic Labor Network's second annual Labor Day Mass.
Black bishops leading Haiti prayer service tomorrow, Mass on August 27th
In the wake of Haiti's latest earthquake, retired Auxiliary Bishop Guy Sansaricq and Cardinal Wilton Gregory are leading events in solidarity with victims and their loved ones.
Cardinal Wilton Gregory facing opposition, misinformation in the wake of his restrictions on a DC Latin Mass
The nation's lone Black cardinal is catching flak after rescinding permission for a Traditionalist group—and problematic bishop—to celebrate a Traditional Latin Mass at the DC basilica.
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.
Black bishops were among signatories on letter cautioning denial of Eucharist to politicians
The bombshell letter between US bishops, asking USCCB president +Gomez to slow down on Eucharistic denial proceedings, has been leaked in its entirety.
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!
Cardinal Gregory to lead prayer at tomorrow's Biden-Harris COVID memorial event
As he prepares to come under Cardinal Gregory's canonical authority, Biden has asked the archbishop to lead the invocation at a COVID memorial event tomorrow evening.
Opinion: Cardinal Gregory's WaPo op-ed brings tidings of great confusion
+Gregory has chosen to dig heels, defending his archdiocese's lawsuit in a blisteringly unfortunate op-ed, capping off an already tumultuous Advent season.
Petition urging Cardinal Gregory to excommunicate Biden gains over 36,000 signatures
The American offshoot of a right-wing Catholic group in Brazil looks to pressure +Gregory into refusing Communion to the 2nd Catholic president in US history.
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.
Cardinal Gregory to continue in current Vatican dicastery
The Vatican announced today that Cardinal Gregory will continue in his current Vatican role, helping to guide ministries concerning laypeople, their families, and womb-to-tomb advocacy.
Making reparations: churches begin to act on America's Original Sin
The Catholic Church being one notable exception, churches are beginning to put money to mouth on the topic of reparations to Black Americans.