Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a vocal critic of Donald Trump's immigration policies and advocate for LGBTQ inclusion in the Catholic Church, as the next archbishop of Washington, D.C. This appointment highlights the growing divide within the Catholic Church between liberal and conservative factions, particularly concerning Trump's policies.
Man Who Died In Cybertruck Explosion Identified As Green Beret And Bronze Star Recipient—Here’s What We Know About Him Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a vocal critic of President-elect Donald Trump ’s immigration policies and an advocate for “radical inclusion” of LGBTQ church members, as the next archbishop of Washington, D.C., as the Catholic Church splinters between its liberal and conservative factions.
The pope’s choice contrasts starkly with Trump’s pick for ambassador to the Vatican, Brian Burch, a Francis critic who leads the right-wing Catholic advocacy group CatholicVote, which rallied Catholic support for Trump in the election.McElroy has largely slammed Trump because of his views on immigration, including his promise to conduct mass deportations.
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