In 2002, in recognition of his handling of the sex abuse scandal with repeated apologies and the laicization of priests, Gregory was chosen as Time Magazine's Person of the Week.Reaves, Jessica, "Person of the Week: Bishop Wilton Gregory", Time, April 25, 2002. In 2003, Gregory stated that the US Supreme Court decision on sodomy laws, Lawrence v. Texas, was to be deplored. Then in October 2020, Gregory was interviewed in an Associated Press article which noted "Gregory has drawn notice for his relatively inclusive approach for LGBT Catholics, and said it was essential that they be treated with respect."Social issues a priority for cardinal-to-be Wilton Gregory David Crary. Associated Press. October 30, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2023
