Cardinal Robert McElroy appointed to lead Archdiocese of Washington
Washington DC, US RNS Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, currently Bishop of San Diego, to lead the Archdiocese of Washington, replacing Cardinal Wilton Gregory, the US’s first Black Catholic cardinal, whose resignation has been accepted by the Pope two years past the traditional retirement age of 75. The appointment came just as Washington […]
Wilton Gregory installed as new Catholic Archbishop of Washington
Washington, DC RNS The Roman Catholic archdiocese of Washington installed Wilton Gregory as its archbishop on Tuesday, ushering in a new era for a community marred by recent scandals involving sex abuse. Gregory, who most recently served as the Archbishop of Atlanta, embarked on his new ministry during a Mass held Tuesday afternoon at Washington’s […]
Cardinal Wuerl says he will meet with Pope to discuss possible resignation
RNS In this 17th April, 2015, file photo, Pope Francis, left, talks with Papal Foundation Chairman Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, DC, during a meeting with members of the Papal Foundation at the Vatican. On 14th August, a Pennsylvania grand jury accused Wuerl of helping to protect abusive priests when he was Pittsburgh’s bishop. […]