Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Gregory's selection as first African American cardinal shows 'Black leadership matters'

Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who four hours earlier had learned Pope Francis had named him a cardinal, celebrates his first Mass as a cardinal-designate Oct. 25, at Holy Angels Church in Avenue, Maryland. (CNS/Catholic StandardAndrew Biraj)

Gregory's selection as first African American cardinal shows 'Black leadership matters'

by Christopher White
Oct 26, 2020   National Catholic Reporter

Pope Francis' announcement to make Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Washington a cardinal is being hailed as an important moment for the U.S. Catholic Church, and especially for Black Catholics at a time of racial reckoning in the country.

 

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