Cardinal-designate Wilton D. Gregory, installed as Washington’ s archbishop in May 2019, thanked Pope Francis “with a very grateful and humble heart” for naming him as one of 13 new cardinals Oct. 25.

Pope Francis announced he will create 13 new cardinals Nov. 28, including Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington.

The pumpkins on our porch are just waiting to be carved, and this is looking like the weekend to make it happen.

Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori will join Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison and local elected officials for a virtual town hall Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. about police reform.

The Vatican and the Chinese government will extend an agreement signed in 2018 regarding the appointment of bishops.