Francis Gifts McElory Washington DC
Incredible news is breaking in America regarding the replacement for the retiring bishop of Washington, D.C., the capital see of the United States. Cardinal Robert McElroy, a figure who ranks as one of the most openly heterodox bishops in the country, has been chosen for this significant position. This appointment is already generating widespread controversy and dismay among faithful Catholics and clergy. It is not only my perspective that McElroy's theological views are problematic; several other U.S. bishops share this concern. His appointment as cardinal was surprising in the first place, as he was elevated from the Diocese of San Diego rather than from a more prominent archdiocese such as Los Angeles. Traditionally, archdioceses like Los Angeles, the largest in the United States, are more likely sources for new cardinals. Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles, a staunchly orthodox bishop, has been repeatedly overlooked by Pope Francis, further intensifying criticism of McElroy...