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.
Mass Deportations ‘Incompatible With Catholic Doctrine,’ Cardinal ...
Jan 6, 2025 · Cardinal McElroy had been rumored as a likely replacement for Cardinal Gregory since at least Oct. 10, when he met with Pope Francis at the Vatican, along with two other allies of the Pope ...
Pope Francis taps Cardinal McElroy as Washington's new …
Jan 6, 2025 · Pope Francis has tapped Cardinal Robert McElroy as the new archbishop of Washington, D.C., appointing one of his top U.S. allies, one of the American church's most forceful defenders of...
Pope Francis names Cardinal Robert McElroy to ... - Catholic News …
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.
Cardinal Robert McElroy appointed to lead Archdiocese of …
Jan 6, 2025 · Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, bishop of San Diego, attends a reception for relatives and friends in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on Aug. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Aleja Hertzler-McCain
Cardinal McElroy to succeed Cardinal Gregory as Washington’s …
Jan 6, 2025 · (OSV News) — Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego has been appointed the next archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, following Pope Francis’ acceptance of the resignation of Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, the first African American cardinal, the Vatican announced Jan. 6.
Statement by Cardinal Gregory on the announcement of Cardinal McElroy…
Jan 6, 2025 · That morning, Pope Francis named Cardinal McElroy, the bishop of the Diocese of San Diego, as the new archbishop of Washington, succeeding Cardinal Gregory, who served in that role since 2019. On Jan. 6, Pope Francis also accepted the resignation of Cardinal Gregory as the archbishop of Washington. ... I receive this news with many emotions ...
Pope Francis names like-minded ally Cardinal Robert McElroy as …
Jan 6, 2025 · Pope Francis has named Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego as the archbishop of Washington, D.C. He is 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.
Cardinal McElroy named next archbishop of Washington, D.C.
Jan 6, 2025 · Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego has been appointed the next archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, following Pope Francis' acceptance of the resignation of Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, the first African American cardinal, the Vatican announced Jan. 6.
Pope Names Robert McElroy, an Ally on Immigration, as Cardinal …
Jan 6, 2025 · Pope Francis on Monday named Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, bishop of San Diego, to be the next Roman Catholic archbishop of Washington, moving one of his most vocal allies on immigration to one...