San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy 'stunned' at being named cardinal by Pope Francis

(RNS) — News of McElroy’s appointment is being celebrated by the faithful who advocate for LGBTQ people, immigrants and labor rights as well as among those who stand against the politicization of the Eucharist.

Related Keywords

Mexico ,United States ,Rome ,Lazio ,Italy ,Stanford University ,California ,Houston ,Texas ,San Diego ,San Francisco ,America ,Mexican ,Catholic Bishop ,Carlos Gonz ,Meghan Clark ,John Gehring ,Bernardo Lara ,Diego Bishop Robert Mcelroy ,Pope Francis ,Diocese Of San Diego ,Pontifical Gregorian University ,College Of Cardinals ,John University ,Catholic Church ,National Catholic Reporter ,San Diego Bishop Robert Mcelroy ,Allan Figueroa Deck ,Jesuit School ,Santa Clara University ,San Franciscan ,United States Conference ,Pontifical Gregorian ,