Pope names first black American cardinal

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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SUBSCRIBEPope 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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