Trump, Pope Francis and Robert W. McElroy

A cardinal close to Pope Francis, opponent of Trump, appointed to Washington
Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy as Archbishop of Washington. This choice carries undeniable political weight, reflecting the profound opposition between the Californian cleric and the incoming Republican President Donald Trump.
Pope appoints Trump critic to be archbishop of Washington, DC
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 Names Vocal Supporter of Migrants as Next Cardinal in Washington
The appointment of Robert W. McElroy is a signal of the pope’s priorities, two weeks before Donald J. Trump’s term begins.
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 like-minded allies to head the Catholic Church in the U.S. capital at the start of the second Trump Administration.
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.
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.

Pope Francis, civilian attacks

Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office
Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office. He is appointing Sister Simona Brambilla, an Italian ...
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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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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 slams strikes against civilians in war-torn nations
Pope Francis has reiterated his call for peace, urging warring nations to end attacks on civilians. “No more striking civilians! No more striking schools or hospitals! No more striking workplaces!” ...
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Alert: Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office. Got a question? Put a reporter on it. Ever think of a question that you wish someone would answer? Let us know ...
Pope wraps up busy Christmas season by calling for culture of welcome in Christian communities
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season on Monday by calling for the faithful to promote a culture of ...