Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory Archives

Gregory: Report is ‘tragic chronicle’ of ‘devious’ churchman, church failures

Nov 19, 2020

Cardinal-designate Wilton D. Gregory of Washington said the Vatican’s report on former cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick is a “tragic chronicle” about that churchman’s “unconscionable human violation.”

By Mark Zimmermann, CNS

An outpouring of support for first African American cardinal

Oct 27, 2020

They came in tweets, news releases and Instagram posts from old friends, women religious and brother bishops in various languages congratulating Washington’s Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory.

By Rhina Guidos

Political tact doesn’t stop Pope from (indirectly) tweaking Trump

Oct 27, 2020

If concern about being seen as partisan close to an election were actually as strong as the Vatican often likes to say, would it have been so hard to wait a few days to give a thumbs-up to a book or to name a new crop of cardinals?

By John L. Allen Jr.

Prelate says his first Mass as cardinal-designate at historic Maryland church

Oct 26, 2020

On a day of history for the U.S. Catholic Church, Washington Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory — who four hours earlier had learned Pope Francis had named him a cardinal — celebrated his first Mass as a cardinal-designate Oct. 25 at Holy Angels Church in Avenue in Southern Maryland.

By Mark Zimmermann, CNS

Black D.C. archbishop’s rise marks a historic moment

Oct 26, 2020

Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory is set to become the first Black U.S. prelate to assume the rank of cardinal in the Catholic Church, a historic appointment that comes months after nationwide demonstrations against racial injustice.

By Elana Schor

At White Mass, Archbishop Gregory highlights inclusivity of all in Christ

Oct 21, 2020

Urging Catholics to “never forget nor neglect to welcome” all of God’s people, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington highlighted the inclusivity of Jesus during a special White Mass for people with disabilities.

By Josephine von Dohlen

Teaching of Pope Francis in new encyclical called ‘profound and beautiful’

Oct 6, 2020

In his new encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship,” Pope Francis reminds the faithful that “God’s plan for humanity has implications for every aspect of our lives,” said the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

By Catholic News Service

Mass marks beginnings of Washington’s national shrine a century ago

Sep 22, 2020

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception inaugurated its jubilee year Sept. 20 during a 100th anniversary Mass to commemorate the centennial of the placing of the shrine’s foundation stone, upon which the largest Catholic church in North America was built to honor Mary.

By Maureen Boyle