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Gerald D. Coleman

Gerald D. Coleman is a retired professor of moral theology, St. Patrick's Seminary & University, Menlo Park, California, and Graduate Department of Pastoral Ministries, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California.

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Pope Francis talks with San Diego Cardinal Robert McElroy after presenting the red biretta to him during a consistory for the creation of 20 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Aug. 27, 2022. (CNS/Paul Haring)

Cardinal McElroy's call for 'radical inclusion' reflects Pope Francis' pastoral view of the church

To better understand San Diego Cardinal Robert McElroy's call for "radical inclusion," church, we need only look to the example of Pope Francis, says one of McElroy's former moral theology professors.

 

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