Cardinal McElroy says he prays for Trump’s success as he takes over Washington archdiocese
In opening remarks as archbishop-elect of Washington, Cardinal Robert McElroy said he prays for the success of President-elect Donald Trump, while also acknowledging his concern for the potential plans for “indiscriminate,
Pope Francis names progressive-leaning cardinal to lead Washington archdiocese
Pope Francis taps one of most outspoken and progressive-leaning U.S. Catholic leaders to Washington, D.C., ahead of Trump term, immigration battle.
Cardinal Robert McElroy appointed to lead Archdiocese of Washington
Having led the San Diego diocese since 2015, McElroy, 70, has experience with immigration, both as a political issue and a reality in his diocesan churches.
Pope Francis Appoints Cardinal McElroy as New Archbishop of Washington, D.C., Signaling Progressive Shift
Pope Francis appoints Cardinal McElroy as Archbishop of Washington, signifying ideological progression in the Church.
Cardinal Robert McElroy appointed new Archbishop of Washington D.C., succeeding Cardinal Gregory
Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego was appointed the new Archbishop of Washington D.C. Monday, replacing Cardinal Wilton Gregory, who is retiring. Cardinal McElroy will take over his new role in March,
Cardinal McElroy to face challenges in Trump's Washington
Observers say progressive new archbishop of Washington is expected to speak out for immigrants, LGBTQ persons and the marginalized. "A very strong voice to counter the horrors," a college president predicts.
Pope names like-minded ally Cardinal McElroy as Washington archbishop
Pope Francis has named Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego as the archbishop of Washington, D.C. He is tapping one of his most progressively like-minded allies to head the Catholic Church in the U.S.
Pope Appoints Progressive Ally Cardinal McElroy As Washington Archbishop
Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego is known for his progressive views on LGBTQ+ issues and social inequality.
Cardinal McElroy nmed Washington Archbishop
"I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the Catholic community in our nation's capital and for the confidence His Holiness has placed in me, but I have truly loved the last ten years I've spent as bishop of San Diego,
San Diego cardinal appointed as archbishop of Washington, D.C.
Pope Francis on Monday tapped cardinal Robert W. McElroy, the bishop of San Diego, as the next Roman Catholic archbishop of Washington, D.C. Why it matters: McElroy, a vocal ally for migrants, women and LBGTQ people in the church,
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In facing ‘populist’ tide, Pope risks exposing Church skeletons
After the election of Donald Trump, pundits speculated on how Pope Francis would react to a U.S. president who opposed his ...
Pope Names Vocal Supporter of Migrants as Next Cardinal in Washington
The appointment of Robert W. McElroy is a signal of the pope’s priorities, two weeks before Donald J. Trump’s term begins.
Vatican names liberal San Diego Cardinal Robert McElroy as new D.C. leader
McElroy, known for a pastoral approach to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community, will lead an archdiocese still bruised by a ...
Attorneys for Alleged Sex Abuse Victims Object to Pope’s McElroy Appointment
Attorneys representing alleged victims of sexual abuse by priests in the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego on Tuesday ...
Pope selects liberal California cardinal as new DC Catholic leader ahead of Trump inauguration
Pope Francis selected San Diego Cardinal Robert McElroy, who once called for anti-Trump "disruptors," to lead the Catholic ...