Cardinal McElroy Urges Shift Away from Political Polarization
Cardinal Robert McElroy of the Archdiocese of Washington expressed concerns about increasing political polarization in the United States.
He urged Americans to remember
“that which binds us together as a people”.
Cardinal McElroy made these comments at the University of Notre Dame in a conversation titled
“Healing Our National Dialogue and Political Life”, part of the university’s 2025-26 Forum on the theme
“Cultivating Hope”.
Cardinal McElroy holds doctorates in sacred theology and political science.
Author’s summary: Cardinal McElroy talks polarization.