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Pope Francis names Trump critic McElroy as Washington's new archbishop

Pope Francis on Monday named a Catholic cardinal who has criticized Donald Trump's political agenda as the new leader for the Catholic Church in Washington, D.C., days before Trump is set to be inaugurated as U.

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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.

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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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.

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