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Catholic cardinals play a key role in secular politics as well as the Catholic Church–and the importance of Pope Francis’ choice to head the church in DC

  • Written by Joanne M. Pierce, Professor Emerita of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
imageCardinal Robert McElroy, who will head the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, File

Pope Francis recently appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a harsh critic of President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy, to head the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.

The move has led to concerns among some Catholics...

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