Interview: Bishop Wilton Gregory discusses his role as president of the US Conference of Roman Catholic Bishops

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Interview: Bishop Wilton Gregory discusses his role as president of the US Conference of Roman Catholic Bishops

Host: CHERYL CORLEY Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon

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The US Conference of Roman Catholic Bishops has elected its first African-American president, Bishop Wilton Gregory of Belleville, Illinois. African-American Catholics see his election as a recognition they' ve longed for from church leaders. Gregory is known for his plain speaking, especially on such issues as racism, which he calls a sin. Gregory says his election sends the signal that the ...

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