Robert McElroy
Central American caravan is ‘first moral test for Biden,’ say activists
By Alejandra Molina — January 20, 2021
(RNS) — A coalition of more than 300 grassroots and faith-based organizations from Central America, Mexico and the U.S. is urging President Joe Biden to shift away from hard-line policies in Central America and instead address factors causing migration.
Abortion preeminent issue, global warming not urgent, say bishops
By Thomas Reese — November 13, 2019
(RNS) — Breaking with tradition, the meeting did not include a report on the recently concluded Amazon synod.
American bishop says Amazon synod will enrich the church — and our lives
By Thomas Reese — October 15, 2019
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Rather than telling the Amazonians how to deal with their issues, San Diego's Bishop McElroy has talked about how the synod — and the Amazonians — could impact the rest of us.
Controversy mixes with consensus as bishops gather for Amazon synod
By Thomas Reese — October 3, 2019
(RNS) — While disagreements in the synod may arise over how Catholicism is interpreted in the Amazon, the bishops of the synod will be largely united on the environment and justice issues.
US clerics O’Malley, McElroy selected to attend Amazon synod at Vatican
By Jack Jenkins — September 21, 2019
(RNS) — Cardinal Sean O’Malley, archbishop of Boston, and Bishop Robert McElroy of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego have been invited to the Vatican’s upcoming Amazon synod, two of only three Americans selected to participate.
San Diego bishop calls border wall prototypes ‘grotesque’
By Jack Jenkins — March 15, 2018
(RNS) — As President Trump traveled to San Diego to tour border wall prototypes, local Catholic Bishop Robert McElroy lambasted the project as a sure way to divide people and cultures.
Bishop McElroy decries extremism on religious freedom, calls for solidarity in American politics
By Thomas Reese — November 16, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego criticized both extremes in the fight over religious freedom and called for public consensus based on solidarity to heal our nation in this hyper-partisan age.
‘Amoris Laetitia’ revisited
By Thomas Reese — October 10, 2017
(RNS) — The document encouraged the church to meet people where they are and then accompany them on their journey toward God. But who is going to do this accompanying?
Trump’s rise and GOP economics may shift Catholic Church’s priorities
By David Gibson — January 13, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) A conference featuring leading voices from the U.S. hierarchy may be a preview of a new agenda that opposes Republican plans.
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