Pope Francis s pick as the archbishop of Washington, D C , has made headlines over the years with his views on abortion, LGBT rights and immigration Here are four things to know about Cardinal Robert

Pope Francis appoints Cardinal McElroy as Archbishop of Washington, signifying ideological progression in the Church.

Robert McElroy, 70, is expected to be named to the high-profile Roman Catholic post in the nation's capital, according to the National Catholic Reporter, followed by other sources.