Pope appoints Trump critic to be archbishop of Washington, DC, and appoints first female leader of a Vatican department
Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a vocal defender of migrants and critic of Donald Trump’s first ...
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DC Isn’t the Largest or the Oldest US Archdiocese, but It’s Where the Action Is
ANALYSIS: When the archbishop of Washington speaks, people pay attention — sometimes wondering if they’re hearing echoes from ...
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.
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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 ...
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 ...
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Pope Francis Appoints Liberal Cardinal To Head DC Archdiocese As Trump Takes Office
Pope Francis on Monday appointed a new cardinal with a liberal track record to head the archdiocese of Washington, D.C.