Pope Francis Appoints Liberal Cardinal To Head DC Archdiocese As Trump Takes Office
1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026
Pope Francis on Monday appointed a new cardinal with a liberal track record to head the archdiocese of Washington, D.C. Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego, who was selected to lead the archdiocese, has previously…
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