Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, speaks to reporters after Ash Wednesday mass whichmarks the beginning of Lent at Saint Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in Washington, Wednesday, March, 2, 2022. ( AP

In Ash Wednesday Mass, Cardinal Gregory calls Lent 'journey to the center of the mystery of God' - Catholic Standard - Multimedia Catholic News

Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, speaks to reporters after Ash Wednesday mass whichmarks the beginning of Lent at Saint Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in Washington, Wednesday, March, 2, 2022. ( AP

Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington places ashes on the forehead of parishioners duringthe Ash Wednesday mass which marks the beginning of Lent at Saint Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in Washington, Wednesday

Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, speaks to reporters after Ash Wednesday mass whichmarks the beginning of Lent at Saint Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in Washington, Wednesday, March, 2, 2022. ( AP

Archbishop Gregory Installed in Washington, Pledges Openness at 'Defining Moment

Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, speaks to reporters after Ash Wednesday mass whichmarks the beginning of Lent at Saint Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in Washington, Wednesday, March, 2, 2022. ( AP

Archbishop Wilton Gregory asked to lead Washington archdiocese, according to reports

Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, speaks to reporters after Ash Wednesday mass whichmarks the beginning of Lent at Saint Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in Washington, Wednesday, March, 2, 2022. ( AP

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Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, speaks to reporters after Ash Wednesday mass whichmarks the beginning of Lent at Saint Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in Washington, Wednesday, March, 2, 2022. ( AP

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Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, speaks to reporters after Ash Wednesday mass whichmarks the beginning of Lent at Saint Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in Washington, Wednesday, March, 2, 2022. ( AP

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Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, speaks to reporters after Ash Wednesday mass whichmarks the beginning of Lent at Saint Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in Washington, Wednesday, March, 2, 2022. ( AP

Archbishop Wilton Gregory to head Catholic Church in D.C., Vatican announces - The Washington Post

Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, speaks to reporters after Ash Wednesday mass whichmarks the beginning of Lent at Saint Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in Washington, Wednesday, March, 2, 2022. ( AP

Archbishop Gregory Installed in Washington, Pledges Openness at 'Defining Moment

Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, speaks to reporters after Ash Wednesday mass whichmarks the beginning of Lent at Saint Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in Washington, Wednesday, March, 2, 2022. ( AP

At DC archdiocese installation, Archbishop Wilton Gregory pledges openness

Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, speaks to reporters after Ash Wednesday mass whichmarks the beginning of Lent at Saint Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in Washington, Wednesday, March, 2, 2022. ( AP

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Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, speaks to reporters after Ash Wednesday mass whichmarks the beginning of Lent at Saint Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in Washington, Wednesday, March, 2, 2022. ( AP

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Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, speaks to reporters after Ash Wednesday mass whichmarks the beginning of Lent at Saint Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in Washington, Wednesday, March, 2, 2022. ( AP

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