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FILE - In this Sunday, June 2, 2019, file photo, Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory, left, greets parishioners following Mass at St. Augustine Church in Washington. Pope Francis has named 13 new cardinals, including Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who would become the first Black U.S. prelate to earn the coveted red cap. In a surprise announcement from his studio window to faithful standing below in St. Peter’s Square, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, Francis said the churchmen would be elevated to a cardinal’s rank in a ceremony on Nov. 28. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Social issues a priority for cardinal-to-be Wilton Gregory

By DAVID CRARY - Associated Press

In this June 14, 2017, file photo, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory speaks during a Mass in Indianapolis. Now overseeing the Archdiocese of Washington, Abp. Gregory on March 13, 2020, announced he was suspending the weekly Mass obligation for Catholics within the archdiocese until further notice, in light of the ongoing coronavirus emergency. AP Photo/Darron Cummings, file) **FILE**

Pope Francis names moderate Wilton Gregory as Washington, D.C., archbishop

By Nicole Winfield - Associated Press

Archbishop in Atlanta restricts guns in church

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Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory speaks during an interview, Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Smyrna, Ga. The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Atlanta says he suspects the church will ultimately sell a $2.2 million mansion built for his use. Gregory said in an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday that he accepts blame for not consulting enough with members of the church before building the expansive residence in one of Atlanta's toniest neighborhoods. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Catholic outcry prompts Atlanta archbishop to sell $2.2M mansion

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FILE - In this April 6, 2012, file photo, Rev. Wilton Gregory, the Archbishop of Atlanta holds a cross during the 32nd annual Good Friday Pilgrimage at Hurt Park in Atlanta. Gregory apologized Monday, March 31, 2014, for building a $2.2 million mansion for himself, a decision criticized by local Catholics who cited the example of austerity set by the new pope. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jason Getz, File)

APNewsBreak: Archbishop to sell Atlanta mansion

By RAY HENRY - Associated Press

In this March 31, 2014, photo the new $2.2 million mansion that is the residence of Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory stands in the upscale Buckhead neighborhood in Atlanta. Gregory apologized for his spending and offered to put the home up for sale after Pope Francis permanently removed a German bishop for his lavish spending on a renovation project. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta archbishop: Mansion likely to be sold

By RAY HENRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 6, 2012, file photo, Rev. Wilton Gregory, the Archbishop of Atlanta holds a cross during the 32nd annual Good Friday Pilgrimage at Hurt Park in Atlanta. Gregory apologized Monday, March 31, 2014, for building a $2.2 million mansion for himself, a decision criticized by local Catholics who cited the example of austerity set by the new pope. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jason Getz, File)

Atlanta archbishop apologizes over $2.2M mansion

By RAY HENRY - Associated Press