- Pope Names Robert McElroy, an Ally on Immigration, as Cardinal in Washington The New York Times
- Vatican names liberal San Diego Cardinal Robert McElroy as new D.C. leader The Washington Post
- Robert McElroy: Pope appoints Trump critic to be archbishop of Washington, DC CNN
- Pope Francis picks an advocate for church reform for Washington, DC National Catholic Reporter
- Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Cardinal Wilton Gregory of the Archdiocese of Washington; Appoints Cardinal Robert McElroy as Successor USCCB
