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Wilton Daniel Gregory (born December 7, 1947) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church who has been serving as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington since 2019. Pope Francis elevated him to the rank of cardinal on November 28, 2020.
Learn about the life and ministry of Wilton Cardinal Gregory, the seventh Archbishop of Washington and a member of the College of Cardinals. Find out his biography, achievements, roles, awards, and publications.
Apr 26, 2024 · Wilton Cardinal Gregory (born December 7, 1947, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.) is an American Roman Catholic prelate, archbishop of Washington (2019– ), and the first African American cardinal. He previously served as archbishop of Atlanta (2005–19) and as bishop of Belleville , Illinois (1994–2005).
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Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, D.C., and a leader of the U.S. Roman Catholic Church’s response to its sexual abuse crisis, was among 13 new cardinals Pope Francis installed...
Oct 25, 2020 · WASHINGTON — Pope Francis on Sunday named Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, a cardinal, elevating the first African-American to the Catholic church’s highest governing body, a...
Nov 28, 2020 · Who is Wilton Gregory? An ordained priest since the age of 25, he became Washington's archbishop in May 2019. He replaced Cardinal Donald Wuerl, who resigned amid criticism of his...
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Oct 25, 2020 · Wilton Daniel Gregory, the progressive 72-year-old Archbishop of Washington DC, will be one of them. The cardinals will be installed in a ceremony at the Vatican on 28 November....
