Pope Francis appoints Cardinal Robert McElroy as the new leader of the Catholic Church in Washington DC, replacing Cardinal Wilton Gregory. Known for his progressive views and criticism of Donald Trump's mass deportation policies, Cardinal McElroy is seen as a bold choice by Vatican observers.
Cardinal Robert McElroy has been appointed as the new leader of the Catholic Church in Washington DC. Cardinal McElroy, who has served as bishop of San Diego since 2015, is known for his progressive views and outspoken criticism of Donald Trump 's political agenda, particularly his mass deportation campaign. During Trump's first administration, Cardinal McElroy sharply criticized the plan and called on Americans to 'disrupt' those plans.
He has also been a vocal ally of Pope Francis among US Catholic bishops. Vatican announced the appointment on Monday, local time, in Rome. Massimo Faggioli, an Italian academic who has followed the Francis papacy closely, called the appointment 'a bold move'. Cardinal McElroy is also known for his progressive stances on issues such as LGBTQ Catholics and the ordination of women as deacons
CARDINAL ROBERT MCELROY WASHINGTON DC CATHOLIC CHURCH DONALD TRUMP MASS DEPORTATION POPE FRANCIS PROGRESSIVE VIEWS LGBTQ CATHOLICS WOMEN ORDINATION
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