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Jan. 10, 2025

The Bishop's Gambit

The Bishop's Gambit

Soft power, Pope Francis, and DC Politics

In a bold response to the MAGA agenda, Pope Francis appoints Cardinal Robert McIlroy as Bishop of Washington, DC, signaling the Vatican’s commitment to immigration, environmental justice, and a moral counter to Trump-era politics. RNS Vatican correspondent Claire Jean Grave explores the significance of this appointment and its implications for faith and power in the United States.