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Which Pope named Wuerl as archbishop of Washington?

  • Pope John XXIII

  • Pope Francis

  • Pope Paul VI

  • Pope Benedict XVI

Answer

Pope Benedict XVI appointed Donald Cardinal Wuerl as the Archbishop of Washington on May 16, 2006, succeeding Then Archbishop, Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. Pope Benedict XVI's decision to elevate Wuerl to this prominent leadership position was part of a series of appointments made during his papacy, which emphasized promoting experienced and capable church leaders to shepherd dioceses around the world.
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