
Cardinal McElroy Stresses Hope, Mercy, Human Dignity As New Washington Archbishop
Cardinal McElroy highlights Christian hope and compassion in his first homily, stressing care for the most vulnerable and unity in a fractured society.
Cardinal McElroy highlights Christian hope and compassion in his first homily, stressing care for the most vulnerable and unity in a fractured society.
The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis appointed Cardinal McElroy, 70, as archbishop of Washington, a high-profile see that includes about 667,000 Catholics in the District of Columbia and five counties in southern Maryland.
Sunday’s Mass was attended by US Ambassador to the Holy See Joe Donnelly and his wife Jill Donnelly.
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