Posted on Oct 26, 2020
Pope names Archbishop Wilton Gregory first ever African American cardinal
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Pope Francis has named Archbishop Wilton Gregory the first ever African American cardinal.
The head of the Roman Catholic Church made the announcement after leading prayers in St Peter’s Square that Archbishop Gregory will be one of 13 promoted to the position.
He made history as Washington DC’s first African American archbishop and is currently the only Black archbishop in the US.
Archbishop Gregory led the diocese of Atlanta before taking over the leadership of the diocese of Washington DC in 2019.
The head of the Roman Catholic Church made the announcement after leading prayers in St Peter’s Square that Archbishop Gregory will be one of 13 promoted to the position.
He made history as Washington DC’s first African American archbishop and is currently the only Black archbishop in the US.
Archbishop Gregory led the diocese of Atlanta before taking over the leadership of the diocese of Washington DC in 2019.
Pope names Archbishop Wilton Gregory first ever African American cardinal
Posted from independent.co.uk
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Saw this on last nights news shipmate PO1 William "Chip" Nagel , congrates to the new Cardinal.
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