88-year old Pope Francis has some tricks up his sleeve; pontiff appoints sharp critic of Donald Trump to be next archbishop of Washington D.C, just in time for the president-elect’s inauguration

Pope Francis has strategically appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, who is a vocal critic of US President- elect Donald Trump as the new archbishop of Washington DC that too just week before Donald Trump's inauguration, reported Daily Beast.

According to Daily Beast, Cardinal Robert McElroy who is aged 70 is known for his strong advocacy for migrants and has historically challenged the anti-immigration policies of US President- elect Donald Trump while famously urging parishioners in the year 2017 to ‘disrupt’ all sorts of efforts to deport undocumented immigrants.

The appointment actually reflects the ongoing tension between Pope Francis and US President- elect Donald Trump with the pontiff previously criticizing Donald Trump's approach to immigration and questioning his Christian values, asserted Daily Beast. In the month of September, Pope Francis notably remarked that he could not endorse either US President- elect Trump or US Vice President Kamala Harris while citing concerns about their positions on life issues.


US President- elect Donald Trump has responded by nominating Brian Burch, who is eventually an outspoken critic of Pope Francis as the US Ambassador to the Vatican, noted Daily Beast. During such times, this move further highlights the complex political and religious dynamics between the two leaders.

The new position of Cardinal Robert McElroy in Washington DC actually provides him with a pretty strategic platform to continue advocating for immigrant rights and social justice which is just steps from the Oval Office. The appointment actually underscores Pope Francis's commitment to challenging political narratives that he perceives as contrary to Catholic social teaching.

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Who has been appointed as the new archbishop of Washington DC?

Pope Francis has strategically appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, who is a vocal critic of US President- elect Donald Trump as the new archbishop of Washington DC that too just week before Donald Trump's inauguration.

Who is Cardinal Robert McElroy?

Cardinal Robert McElroy who is aged 70 is known for his strong advocacy for migrants and has historically challenged the anti-immigration policies of US President- elect Donald Trump while famously urging parishioners in the year 2017 to ‘disrupt’ all sorts of efforts to deport undocumented immigrants.