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Leader of Washington's Catholic Archdiocese has COVID-19 | Afro

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The cardinal who leads the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington has tested positive for the coronavirus. The archdiocese said in a statement Friday that Cardinal Wilton Gregory is canceling his appearances at this weekend's services. “I am fully vaccinated and boosted,” the cardinal said in a statement. “I am experiencing […]

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