With Donald Trump once again assuming power, McElroy and Trump are on a collision course when it comes to immigration, the environment and foreign policy.

The appointment of Robert W. McElroy is a signal of the pope’s priorities, two weeks before Donald J. Trump’s term begins. By Elizabeth Dias Pope Francis on Monday named Cardinal Robert W.

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.

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Monday named a Catholic ... is set to be inaugurated as U.S. president. Cardinal Robert McElroy, 70, has been the bishop of San Diego since 2015.

(photo: Pablo Esparza/CNA / EWTN) Hannah Brockhaus/CNA Vatican January 6, 2025 Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, bishop of San Diego, to lead the Archdiocese of Washington ...

Pope Francis has appointed San Diego’s Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, 70, as the new archbishop of Washington. The Vatican announced the appointment at noon today, Jan. 6, the feast of the Epiphany.

Pope Francis has selected a vocal critic of President ... positions in the U.S., and he has selected San Diego Cardinal Robert McElroy. NPR religion correspondent Jason DeRose is with us now ...