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Pope Francis Announces Appointment of 21 New Cardinals

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    MAY 2022
    Image copyright: Vincenzo Pinto/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images [via New York Times]
    story last updated JAN 2023

    The Spin

    Right narrative

    This is terrible news for Catholics who actually believe in the church's teachings. Appointing a pro-gay, ultra-progressive supporter of abortion like McElroy undermines fundamental truths of Catholicism and shows once again that Pope Francis is letting a political agenda supersede theological beliefs.

    American Conservative

    Left narrative

    It's about time the leadership of the Catholic church reflected the diversity of the congregation in terms of geographics, culture and ideological beliefs. Bishop McElroy is a breath of fresh air with his welcoming of LGBTQ people into the church and refusal to "politicize" Communion by excluding pro-choice politicians. This is a step in the right direction for the Catholic church.

    San Diego Union

    Metaculus Prediction


    Political split

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