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Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory apologized for his spending and offered to put the home up for sale after Pope Francis permanently removed a German bishop for his lavish spending on a renovation project.

Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory speaks during an interview, Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Smyrna, Ga. The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Atlanta says he suspects the church will ultimately sell a $2.2 million mansion built for his use. Gregory said in an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday that he accepts blame for not consulting enough with members of the church before building the expansive residence in one of Atlanta's toniest neighborhoods. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

A safe room is seen in an original floor plan for the proposed new residence of Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory, Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Smyrna, Ga. The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Atlanta says he suspects the church will ultimately sell a $2.2 million mansion built for his use. Gregory said in an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday that he accepts blame for not consulting enough with members of the church before building the expansive residence in one of Atlanta's toniest neighborhoods. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

An original floor plan for the proposed new residence of Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory is seen, Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Smyrna, Ga. The Roman Catholic archbishop of Atlanta seems to have gotten the pope's message about living modestly. Just days ago, Pope Francis removed a German bishop for his lavish spending on a new residence. Now, Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory has bowed to criticism from local Catholics and apologized for buying a $2.2 million mansion for his own use. Gregory offered to sell the spacious home, if that is what local church representatives want. The archbishop says he failed to consider the project's cost on his own "integrity and pastoral credibility." (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory sits down for an interview, Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Smyrna, Ga. The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Atlanta says he suspects the church will ultimately sell a $2.2 million mansion built for his use. Gregory said in an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday that he accepts blame for not consulting enough with members of the church before building the expansive residence in one of Atlanta's toniest neighborhoods. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory pauses while speaking during an interview, Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Smyrna, Ga. The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Atlanta says he suspects the church will ultimately sell a $2.2 million mansion built for his use. Gregory said in an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday that he accepts blame for not consulting enough with members of the church before building the expansive residence in one of Atlanta's toniest neighborhoods. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Interior decorating samples for the proposed new residence of Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory is seen inside a conference room during an interview with Gregory, Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Smyrna, Ga. The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Atlanta says he suspects the church will ultimately sell a $2.2 million mansion built for his use. Gregory said in an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday that he accepts blame for not consulting enough with members of the church before building the expansive residence in one of Atlanta's toniest neighborhoods. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory gets up from his chair at the conclusion of an interview, Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Smyrna, Ga. The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Atlanta says he suspects the church will ultimately sell a $2.2 million mansion built for his use. Gregory said in an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday that he accepts blame for not consulting enough with members of the church before building the expansive residence in one of Atlanta's toniest neighborhoods. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

In this March 31, 2014, photo the new $2.2 million mansion that is the residence of Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory stands in the upscale Buckhead neighborhood in Atlanta. Gregory apologized for his spending and offered to put the home up for sale after Pope Francis permanently removed a German bishop for his lavish spending on a renovation project. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

In this March 31, 2014 photo, Laura Mullins, a parishioner of Christ the King Cathedral, stands for a photo outside the former residence of Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory, which will now be used as the church's rectory in Atlanta. Gregory apologized for spending $2.2 million on a mansion for his own personal use. The apology came after Pope Francis permanently removed a German bishop for his lavish spending on a renovation project. Mullins arranged a meeting with Gregory in January during which she and nine other Catholics asked him to sell the new mansion. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

In this March 31, 2014 photo, Laura Mullins, Laura Mullins, a parishioner of Christ the King Cathedral, stands for a photo outside the former residence of Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory, which will now be used as the church's rectory in Atlanta. Gregory apologized for spending $2.2 million on a mansion for his own personal use. The apology came after Pope Francis permanently removed a German bishop for his lavish spending on a renovation project. Mullins arranged a meeting with Gregory in January during which she and nine other Catholics asked him to sell the new mansion. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

In this March 31, 2014 photo, the former residence of Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory sits under construction to be used as a rectory for six priests after Gregory moved to a nearby $2.2 million mansion for his own use in Atlanta. Gregory apologized for his spending and offered to put the home up for sale after Pope Francis permanently removed a German bishop for his lavish spending on a renovation project. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory speaks during an interview, Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Smyrna, Ga. The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Atlanta says he suspects the church will ultimately sell a $2.2 million mansion built for his use. Gregory said in an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday that he accepts blame for not consulting enough with members of the church before building the expansive residence in one of Atlanta's toniest neighborhoods. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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