Archbishop Wilton Gregory Says 'Carry On' Work For Racial And Societal Justice
Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who will be the first Black American Catholic cardinal, talks about the historic nature of his position, the political issues that inform his work in the church and more.
When Pope Francis named Archbishop Wilton Gregory as a future cardinal this week â making him the first Black American appointed as one â Gregory said he was "surprised" and "certainly deeply grateful."
Gregory, who currently serves as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, notes that he will be the first Black American cardinal in the Catholic Church, but not the first Black cardinal.
Church inclusivity "is part of our heritage," Gregory he tells NPR. "That's our
