Pope Francis Gets His Man in Washington
Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy to succeed Cardinal Wilton Gregory as the Archbishop of Washington. A progressive voice in the American
Pope Francis Makes Trump Critic New Washington Archbishop
Pope Francis’s appointment of Cardinal Robert McElroy as the highly visible prelate of the church in Washington is already being interpreted as a shot across the bow of the Trump administration, given the new archbishop’s outspoken views on immigrants’ rights.
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 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 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.
Pope Francis names San Diego's Cardinal Walter McElroy archbishop of Washington
Cardinal Walter McElroy of San Diego is named by Pope Francis to replace the retiring Cardinal Wilton Gregory leading the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.
Pope Francis names Cardinal Robert McElroy as archbishop of Washington, D.C.
Pope Francis has named Cardinal Robert McElroy as the new archbishop of Washington, D.C. McElroy has been a harsh critic of Donald Trump's immigration policies.
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,
Crux3d
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 ...
Yakima Herald-Republic12h
Catholic bishops in WA share boarding school study with tribes
The Yakama Nation Tribal Council Chair Gerald Lewis was among 10 tribal council chairs who received results of the study ...
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.
Crux2d
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 ...
San Diego’s first-ever cardinal will soon lead Washington, D.C., diocese as Trump takes office
Pope Francis is moving the head of San Diego’s Roman Catholic Diocese to Washington, D.C., placing a prominent ally, as well ...
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 ...
Mass Deportations 'Incompatible' With Catholic Doctrine, Archbishop Says
Archbishop of Washington Cardinal Robert McElroy's remarks are at odds with the incoming Trump administration's mass deportation policy.