Pope Leo names Bishop Ronald Hicks
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The leader of the Catholic Diocese of Joliet is taking over as the head of the Archdiocese of New York. Bishop Ronald Hicks will replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who sent his retirement request to Pope Leo XIV in February.
Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Ronald A. Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, as the new archbishop of New York. Here are five things to know about Hicks.
Chicago native Bishop Ronald Hicks, head of the Joliet, Illinois, diocese, has been chosen by fellow Chicago native Pope Leo to lead the Archdiocese of New York that oversees the spiritual lives
Sources claim after the outspoken Cardinal Timothy Dolan, 75, the church is closing ranks and has deliberately chosen someone who will follow the church’s official theological positions closely