Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Cardinal Wilton Gregory of …
Jan 6, 2025 · WASHINGTON – Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, 77, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Washington, and has appointed Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego, as his successor.. The resignation and appointment were publicized in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2025, by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.
Cardinal McElroy appointed new Archbishop of Washington
Jan 6, 2025 · After accepting the resignation from the pastoral governance of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Washington by Cardinal Wilton Daniel Gregory, Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Robert Walter McElroy, who has led the diocese of San Diego since March 2015, as the new Metropolitan Archbishop.
Pope Francis names like-minded ally Cardinal Robert McElroy as …
Jan 6, 2025 · ROME (AP) — 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.. At a press conference, McElroy said he prayed the incoming administration would work to make America a better place.
Pope appoints Trump critic to be archbishop of Washington, DC
Jan 6, 2025 · Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a vocal defender of migrants and critic of Donald Trump’s first administration, as the next archbishop of Washington, DC.
Pope Francis names San Diego Cardinal Robert McElroy as the …
Jan 6, 2025 · Pope Francis appointed him as the seventh archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington on April 4, 2019. He was installed on May 21, 2019. Cardinal Gregory was elevated by Pope Francis to the College of Cardinals in a Nov. 28, 2020 Consistory in Rome, making him the first African American cardinal in the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis names progressive-leaning cardinal to lead Washington …
Jan 6, 2025 · Cardinal Robert McElroy will succeed Cardinal Wilton Gregory as the archbishop of Washington, Pope Francis announced Monday after Gregory notified church leadership of his resignation and...
Pope Francis appoints Cardinal Robert McElroy as archbishop of Washington
Jan 6, 2025 · Pope Francis named Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego as the archbishop of Washington on Monday, replacing Cardinal Wilton Gregory.
Pope Francis names Cardinal Robert McElroy to lead Washington…
Jan 6, 2025 · Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, bishop of San Diego, to lead the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., the Vatican announced Monday. The 70-year-old cardinal, who holds doctorates in ...
Cardinal McElroy chosen to succeed Cardinal Gregory as Washington…
On Jan. 6, 2025, the Vatican announced Pope Francis had accepted Cardinal Gregory’s resignation and appointed Cardinal Robert W. McElroy as his successor in Washington.
Pope names San Diego's Cardinal McElroy archbishop of Washington …
Jan 6, 2025 · ROME — Pope Francis on Monday named Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego as the archbishop of Washington, D.C., tapping one of his most progressively like-minded allies to head the Roman...