Pope names first black American cardinal

Pope names first black American cardinal
Washington DC Archbishop Wilton Gregory greets churchgoers at St Mathews Cathedral (Jose Luis Magana/AP)
Sun, 25 Oct, 2020 - 20:01
Frances d'Emilio, Associated Press

Pope Francis has named 13 new cardinals, including Washington DC Archbishop Wilton Gregory.

He will become the first Black US prelate to earn the coveted red hat.

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