Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Cardinal Wilton Gregory of …
Jan 6, 2025 · Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, 77, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Washington, and has appointed Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego, as his successor.
Wilton Daniel Gregory - Wikipedia
Wilton Daniel Gregory (born December 7, 1947) is an American Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Washington from 2019 to 2025. Pope Francis made him a cardinal in 2020, the first of African-American descent. [1]
Cardinal Gregory to retire now that pope appointed successor ...
Jan 6, 2025 · Pope Francis on Monday formalized the retirement of Cardinal Wilton Gregory by announcing his successor as archbishop of Washington, D.C.
Wilton Cardinal Gregory - Archdiocese of Washington
Cardinal Gregory is Chancellor of The Catholic University of America and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. In July 2023, Cardinal Gregory was appointed by Pope Francis as a …
Pope Appoints Controversial Cardinal to DC; Accepts Resignation …
Jan 6, 2025 · In a surprising move by Pope Francis, he accepts the resignation of Cardinal Wilton Gregory. Gregory, 77, led the Archdiocese of Washington, DC for the last six years after serving fifteen years prior in Atlanta as Catholicism was growing from 2002 to 2012.
Cardinal McElroy chosen to succeed Cardinal Gregory as …
Jan 6, 2025 · OSV News photo/Mihoko Owada, Catholic Standard Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory gives the homily at a Mass Aug. 22, 2024, at the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. On Jan. 6, the Vatican announced Pope Francis had accepted Cardinal Gregory’s resignation and appointed Cardinal Robert W. McElroy as his successor in Washington.
Cardinal Gregory’s landmark journey has Diocese of Raleigh lifelines
Nov 14, 2024 · RALEIGH – The Black experience from segregation to integration remains near the heart of Wilton Daniel Gregory, the first African American ever elevated to the Roman Catholic Church’s College of Cardinals, the body that elects each pope.
Wilton Cardinal Gregory | Biography, Archbishop of Washington, …
Dec 3, 2024 · In April 2019 Pope Francis appointed Gregory archbishop of Washington, to succeed Donald Cardinal Wuerl, who resigned amid allegations that he had covered up sexual misconduct. Gregory was installed the following month, …
GREGORY Card. Wilton Daniel - Catholic Church
Created and proclaimed Cardinal by Pope Francis in the consistory of 28 November 2020, of the Title of Immacolata Concezione di Maria a Grottarossa. Member of: Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.
Wilton Daniel Cardinal Gregory - Catholic-Hierarchy
Wilton Daniel Cardinal Gregory Archbishop Emeritus of Washington, District of Columbia, USA Cardinal-Priest of Immacolata Concezione di Maria a Grottarossa
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