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New cardinal takes over in the Archdiocese of Washington

Cardinal Robert McElroy was installed as the new archbishop of Washington on March 11, 2025, addressing divisions and past sins of the church, particularly regarding sexual abuse of minors.
In his homily, McElroy emphasized the importance of hope and mercy in the face of challenges, stating that "the church sins and is in need of healing," while also highlighting social issues affecting the community.
McElroy urged the church to reject viewing disagreements as enmity and to see others as "beloved children," calling for compassion towards migrants and the marginalized.
The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests expressed that McElroy's appointment is "deeply troubling" for victims of abuse, indicating concerns over his previous actions as bishop and drawing mixed reactions to his installation.

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New cardinal takes over in the Archdiocese of Washington

Roughly two months after his appointment was announced, Cardinal Robert McElroy was formally installed as the leader in the Archdiocese of Washington. McElroy, 71, introduced himself during a special installation mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, which sits in Northeast D.C. on the campus of Catholic University. The mass was attended by priests from throughout the archdiocese, which covers the District, as…

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At Washington installation, Cardinal McElroy calls for hope, mercy and human dignity

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Washington’s new archbishop, Cardinal Robert McElroy, encouraged Catholics at his installation Mass on Tuesday (March 11) to have hope and show mercy in a service that included prayers in eight languages, with multiple mentions of the well-being of migrants. “Mercy and compassion must be our first impulse when confronted with sin and human failure,” said the cardinal, who will fill the seat vacated by Cardinal Wilton Gregory, …

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Cardinal McElroy stresses hope, mercy, human dignity as new Washington archbishop

Cardinal Robert McElroy gives his first homily as the shepherd of the Archdiocese of Washington, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on March 11, 2025. / Credit: Patrick Ruddy/CNA Washington D.C., Mar 11, 2025 / ... [...]

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In his installation Mass, McElroy addressed some of the nation's current tensions but also emphasized the need for hope and dignity.

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Cardinal Robert McElroy installed as archbishop of Washington, pushes for unity

Cardinal Robert McElroy, the former bishop of San Diego, was installed as the new archbishop of Washington Tuesday at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Thousands of people — including local and federal officials, parishioners, and faith leaders — attended McElroy’s installment Mass. Cardinals from around the world and bishops from across the country gathered into...

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