Pope Francis appoints Trump critic

Pope appoints Trump critic to be archbishop of Washington, DC, and appoints first female leader of a Vatican department
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 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.
Pope Francis promotes critic of Trump to be archbishop of DC
Pope Francis named Cardinal Robert McElroy to be the archbishop over Washington, D.C., on Monday. The promotion comes on the anniversary of Jan. 6, two weeks before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated.
Pope Francis Appoints Trump Critic D.C.-Area Archbishop—After Trump Taps Francis Critic As Vatican Ambassador
Francis’ liberal pick for Washington, D.C. archbishop is at odds with Trump’s choice for ambassador to the Vatican, Brian Burch, a vocal Francis critic.
Pope selects liberal California cardinal as new DC Catholic leader ahead of Trump inauguration
Pope Francis selected San Diego Cardinal Robert McElroy, who once called for anti-Trump "disruptors," to lead the Catholic Church in Washington, D.C.
Pope Francis names Trump critic Cardinal Robert McElroy as Washington DC's new archbishop
During Trump's first administration, Cardinal McElroy sharply criticised his plan to launch a mass deportation campaign targeting millions of immigrants living in the United States.
Vatican Appoints Liberal Cardinal, Trump Critic as Archbishop of Washington, DC
One church historian calls the decision a ‘bold move’ by the Pope and a ‘statement’ to the incoming administration.
Pope Francis names Cardinal McElroy next Archbishop of Washington, DC
Pope Francis named Cardinal Robert McElroy as the eighth Archbishop of Washington, DC, succeeding Cardinal Wilton Gregory.
Pope Francis appoints Trump critic as Washington, DC archbishop
Cardinal Robert McElroy, who has expressed criticism of Trump’s policies, said he prayed the new administration would make America a better place.
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Mass Deportations ‘Incompatible With Catholic Doctrine,’ Cardinal McElroy Says at His DC Debut
The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis appointed Cardinal McElroy, 70, as archbishop of Washington, a high-profile ...