Addressing national concerns, archbishop sends message to local Catholics

ATLANTA—Following a series of protests and racial violence in Virginia, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has conveyed a challenge for justice, civility and respect and delivered a personal message of encouragement to the Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. He spoke on these topics at a recent Mass at the Catholic Center at the University of Georgia, Athens, and subsequently gave an interview by email to The Georgia Bulletin. Following are the questions and answers from the spiritual leader of the archdiocese.