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Archbishop designated by Pope Francis to the Archdiocese of Washington, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory speaks during a news conference at Washington Archdiocesan Pastoral Center in Hyattsville, Md., Thursday, April 4, 2019. Archbishop-designate Gregory will succeed Cardinal Donald Wuerl. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Wilton D. Gregory, new D.C. archbishop, faces uphill battle to regain parishioners’ trust

By Christopher Vondracek - The Washington Times

Paint covers the name of Cardinal Wuerl at Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School, on Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, in Cranberry Township, Pa. Wuerl, a Roman Catholic Cardinal, and the archbishop of Washington, D.C., has come under fire from revelations in the Pennsylvania grand jury report about his actions while bishop of Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pope Francis’ letter on sexual abuse orders no specific actions

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Donald Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, gives the homily during Mass of Thanksgiving in Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Archdiocese of Washington at the Cathedral of Saint Matthew The Apostle in Northwest on Sunday, September 21, 2014. Khalid Naji-Allah/ Special to The Washington Times.

Don’t expect ‘sound bite solutions’ from synod, US cardinal says

By Elise Harris - Catholic News Agency

Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, offers Communion during a Mass commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Washington. (khalid naji-allah/special to the washington times)

Catholic Archdiocese of Washington marks 75th anniversary

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl says the Catholic Church, under Pope Francis, is focusing on how to "Live the Gospel," especially in a world of extreme inequality. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Cardinal Donald Wuerl hits U.N. report on Catholic sex abuse scandal

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times

Cardinal Wuerl delivers Easter message of Pope Francis

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

KELLNER: With Pope Francis, a chance for the first real e-papacy

By Mark A. Kellner - The Washington Times

Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, the archbishop of Washington, said the incoming pope would need to be someone who could “find a balance of wisdom and energy.” (The Washington Times)

Wuerl leaves to take part in selection of new pope

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

The Catholic archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, greets the choir as meals are provided to church attendees after Mass on Christmas Day at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Even through tragedy, ‘God is with us,’ says Wuerl at D.C. Mass

By David Hill - The Washington Times

Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl celebrates Easter Sunday Mass at the National Shrine - asking, "What does 'Alleluia' mean?" (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

Easter worshippers celebrate a chorus of ‘Alleluia’

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

Archbishop of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl makes his way down the center isle at the beginning of Christmas Mass held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Christmas Day, Washington, D.C., Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Wuerl: Christmas is a day to realize ‘There’s more to life’

By David Hill - The Washington Times

Wearing her Sunday best, 5-year-old Mercedes Webster walks down the church steps after Easter Mass at the historic Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle on Rhode Island Avenue in the District. The service, attended by an overflow congregation, focused largely on Scripture. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)

Sharing faith on Easter Sunday

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

CITIZEN JOURNALISM: Reclaiming Catholicism

By Julia Duin

Pews fill at Easter

Wuerl paves own path