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McElroy, Washington and Pope Francis

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,

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Pope names like-minded ally Cardinal McElroy as Washington archbishop

Pope Francis on Monday named Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego as the archbishop of Washington, tapping one of his most progressively like-minded allies to head the Catholic Church in the U.S. capital at the start of Donald Trump’s second administration.

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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.

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 ...

National Catholic Register2d

Mass Deportations ‘Incompatible With Catholic Doctrine,’ Cardinal McElroy Says at His DC Debut

The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis appointed Cardinal McElroy, 70, as archbishop of Washington, a high-profile ...

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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 ...

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