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Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, the Archbishop of Washington

This ongoing series offers coverage of Cardinal Robert McElroy’s ministry as Archbishop of Washington. From his installation and early days in the Archdiocese to his continuing leadership, teaching, and pastoral outreach, these stories highlight his service to the Church and the people of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington.

In this series

Cardinal McElroy chosen to succeed Cardinal Gregory as Washington's shepherd

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Cardinal Robert McElroy, the eighth archbishop of Washington

Catholic leaders including Cardinal McElroy continue to speak out against administration’s immigration policies

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The Coat of Arms of His Eminence ROBERT CARDINAL McELROY Archbishop of Washington

At Ash Wednesday Mass, Cardinal McElroy urges faithful to ‘give whole hearts to God’ during Lent

Statements by Cardinal Wuerl and Washington’s auxiliary bishops reacting to Cardinal McElroy being named as the new archbishop of Washington

Statement by Cardinal Gregory on the announcement of Cardinal McElroy’s appointment as the archbishop of Washington

Statement of Cardinal Robert McElroy on the announcement of his appointment as archbishop of Washington

Updated: Area Catholic institutions issue statements welcoming Cardinal McElroy as Washington’s new archbishop and thanking Cardinal Gregory

Fellow bishops welcome Cardinal McElroy’s appointment to Washington Archdiocese

Cardinal McElroy and Cardinal Gregory to concelebrate March 5 Ash Wednesday Mass

Serving as San Diego's shepherd 'has been a great grace,' says Cardinal McElroy

Cardinal Robert McElroy installed as eighth archbishop of Washington

Text of Cardinal Robert W. McElroy’s homily at his Solemn Mass of Installation

Text of Cardinal Wilton Gregory’s remarks at installation of Cardinal Robert McElroy

Text of Cardinal Pierre’s remarks at Cardinal McElroy’s installation as archbishop of Washington

Cardinal McElroy’s message of hope resonates with faithful after installation Mass

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Washington’s new archbishop expresses concern about impact of policies on undocumented immigrants and federal workers

Cardinal McElroy celebrates his first St. Patrick’s Day Mass in Washington, honoring Irish legacy

More excerpts from interview with Cardinal McElroy, the new archbishop of Washington, where he discusses challenges faced by immigrants and federal workers

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Good Samaritan parable offers insights into current challenges faced by immigrants and the poor, Cardinal McElroy says

At 40th anniversary gala, Cardinal McElroy praises Catholic Charities for being Good Samaritan of today

At Palm Sunday Mass, Cardinal McElroy urges contemplation of Christ’s suffering

Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, the archbishop of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, celebrated Palm Sunday Mass on April 13 at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, urging the faithful to reflect not only on the events of Christ’s Passion, but to consider them through the eyes of Jesus himself.

At Chrism Mass, Cardinal McElroy praises priests for their lives of service and sacrifice

At Holy Thursday Mass, Cardinal McElroy emphasizes how Jesus at Last Supper gave the gift of the Eucharist and called his followers to love and serve others

‘God knows what suffering is like,’ Cardinal McElroy says at Good Friday liturgy

Jesus’s Resurrection, and God’s grace, are gifts to be shared, Cardinal McElroy says at Easter Vigil

At Easter Sunday Mass, Cardinal McElroy says Jesus’s Resurrection gives hope to people’s lives and guides their journeys of faith

Memorial Mass at National Shrine honors life and legacy of Pope Francis

Catholics in Washington, D.C., gathered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for a memorial Mass honoring Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at age 88. Cardinal Christophe Pierre and Cardinal Robert McElroy reflected on the pope’s legacy of mercy, synodality, and pastoral outreach.

Update: Statement of Washington Cardinal Robert W. McElroy on the death of Pope Francis

Washington Cardinal McElroy tells parishioners at Rome titular church that he has no idea who will be pope

Cardinal McElroy says election of Pope Leo XIV was ‘moment of real grace’ for the Church

Cardinal McElroy thanks Golden Apple Award-winning teachers for molding the minds and hearts of students

Cardinal McElroy decries killing of Israeli Embassy staff members as ‘an act of anti-Semitic hatred and murder’