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 […]
San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy “stunned” at being named cardinal by Pope Francis
United States RNS San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy said he was stunned and shocked when he received a 3am call on Sunday, notifying him that he had been named by Pope Francis as one of 21 new cardinals. As a member of the College of Cardinals, McElroy, 68, will be part of the church body […]