Pope Francis and the Vatican

Robert McElroy, Pope Francis

Pope names like-minded ally Cardinal McElroy as Washington archbishop

ROME — Pope Francis on Monday named Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego as the archbishop of Washington, tapping one of his most progressively likeminded allies to head the Catholic Church in the U.S. capitol at the start of the second Trump Administration.

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Pope Francis names Cardinal Robert McElroy to lead Washington, D.C. archdiocese

The 70-year-old cardinal succeeds Cardinal Wilton Gregory in leading the influential archdiocese that serves the U.S. capital.

The Washington Post on MSN · 10h

Vatican to name San Diego Cardinal Robert McElroy as new D.C. leader

McElroy, known for a pastoral approach to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community, will take over an archdiocese still bruised by a sex and mismanagement scandal.

Times of San Diego on MSN · 3h

Pope Taps San Diego Cardinal McElroy as Next Washington Archbishop, Media Say

Robert McElroy, 70, is expected to be named to the high-profile Roman Catholic post in the nation's capital, according to the National Catholic Reporter, followed by other sources.

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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 Francis tells group nuns not to ‘gossip’ and to be more ‘friendly and loving’ during rant

Less gossip, more gospel. Pope Francis urged a group of nuns with “vinegar faces” to steer clear of gossiping and not to ...

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Pope Francis: ‘Be Messengers of Hope’ With a ‘Yes to Life’ in Jubilee Year

Reflecting on the Prologue of John’s Gospel, the Pope reminded the faithful that Jesus, the Word Incarnate, is ‘the light ...

60 Minutes goes inside the Vatican with Pope Francis

In a rare conversation with Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis talked about Catholics in Gaza and the legacy he hopes to leave in ...

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Pope Francis to teaching sisters: Leave ‘vinegar faces’ behind, embrace joy

Many times in my life I have encountered nuns with a vinegar face, and this is not friendly, this is not something that helps ...

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Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic ...

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Pope Francis says bullying at school prepares students for war, not peace

Pope Francis has warned that bullying in schools prepares students for war rather than peace. Francis made the remarks in a ...

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The Vatican in 2024: A Year of Global Outreach and Strategic Ambiguity

Highlights of the year included Pope Francis’ longest trip, an 11-day journey through Asia and Oceania; the conclusion of the ...

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Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East in Christmas Day message: 'May the sound of weapons be silenced'

Pope Francis delivered his annual "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and the world) Christmas message and blessing from the ...

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On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis appeals for courage to better the world

Pope Francis said the story of Jesus' birth as a poor carpenter's son should instil hope that all people can make an impact ...

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Pope Francis, Israel and the Vatican’s historical hypocrisy

The Vatican’s condemnation of Israel reflects a double standard, especially when contrasted with its relative silence on other human rights abuses.

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Tales of a militant Pope and his unholy alliances

In the quest to elevate the poor and marginalized, the Vatican is making common cause with regimes that trample those very ...

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