Pope appoints Trump critic as Washington archbishop

Staff Writer
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:09:23 +0000
International, US, Catholic, pope, Trump

Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, known for his progressive views and criticism of Donald Trump, as the next archbishop of Washington, DC, two weeks before the President-elect assumes office. The Vatican announced Cardinal McElroy’s appointment on Monday (Jan 6) on the fourth anniversary of the January 6 Capitol attack. As archbishop, he will …