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Pope Francis Appoints Liberal Cardinal To Head DC Archdiocese As Trump Takes Office
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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About Robert W. McElroy
Robert Walter McElroy is an American Catholic prelate serving as Archbishop of Washington since 2025. He previously served as Bishop of San Diego from 2015 to 2025. He was made a cardinal in 2022.
Everything about Robert W. McElroy →- Occupation
- Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
- Position held
- Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego, titular bishop, auxiliary bishop, cardinal priest
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- February 5, 1954