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SF archbishop who banned Pelosi from Communion passed over in cardinal assignment

By Heather Hamilton
Published May 30, 2022 1:50pm ET
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SF archbishop who banned Pelosi from Communion passed over in cardinal assignment
Pope Francis has passed over higher-ranking San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone and named Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego, California, as one of 21 new cardinals in the Catholic Church. Francis announced those who will be elevated and receive the prestigious red cardinal’s hat following traditional remarks Sunday at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City, […]


Pope Francis has passed over higher-ranking San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone and named Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego, California, as one of 21 new cardinals in the Catholic Church.

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