Painting black saints. Ep 108.

Chloe Becker was upset when she realized she could not name a
single African or African-American saint. A junior at Magnificat
High School in Rocky River, Ohio, Chloe was inspired to learn more
about racial justice after attending a school-sponsored conference
on racism. It led to the creation of a semester-long project: a
mural depicting African-American saints and holy people in
contemporary clothing, holding up the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Chloe
took a break from her summer vacation to talk to us about using the
saints to fight racism, how her community has responded and why she
chose to depict the saints in contemporary dress. In this week’s
Signs of the Times, we look at two new Catholic initiatives: a
Vatican podcast in Latin and a new Catholic cryptocurrency backed
by former Senator Rick Santorum. We also break down the U.S.
bishops’ latest protocols for holding themselves accoutnable for
sexual abuse and its cover up. Finally, we look at a Belgian group
of monks who are changing the way they sell their award-winning
beer. That’s it for us this week. Only one more show until
Jesuitical goes on summer break. Links from the show: Looking for
new religious art? Check your local high school. Augustine Tolton,
Ex-Slave and First Black Catholic Priest in U.S., Takes Step to
Sainthood Paris archbishop celebrates first Mass in Notre Dame
since fire U.S. bishops adopt new protocols for holding themselves
accountable for sex abuse Vatican will discuss ordaining married
men as priests in Amazon region Vatican News to launch news
program, podcast in Latin The Rick Santorum-backed coin for
Catholics Belgian monks go digital to sell their ‘world’s best
beer’   What’s on tap: “The Crisp” pilsner from Six Point
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