Tag #Archbishop Mcelroy

How will Cardinal McElroy's progressive views impact the Catholic Church's role in the U.S. capital under the Trump administration?

Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a progressive ally, as the new archbishop of Washington, D.C., replacing Cardinal Wilton Gregory. McElroy, known for his criticism of excluding pro-choice politicians from communion and his focus on social justice issues, will lead the Archdiocese of Washington, which includes parts of D.C. and Maryland, serving a Catholic population of 671,187. His appointment comes amid political polarization and a new Trump administration.