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Originally Published 26 days ago — by NPR
Bishop Ronald A. Hicks has been appointed as the new Archbishop of New York, bringing a background of social justice and Latin American ministry, with similarities to Pope Leo XIV, and facing challenges like sex abuse settlements and parish restructuring.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Six nuns and two other individuals who were kidnapped in Haiti have been released, according to the archbishop of Port-au-Prince. The group was released late Wednesday and is reported to be in good condition. The archbishop did not disclose whether a ransom was paid or provide further details on the incident. This kidnapping has prompted religious leaders to criticize the government for its inaction in addressing the surge in gang-related violence in Haiti.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Eyewitness News 3
Bishop Christopher J. Coyne of Burlington, Vermont, has been appointed Coadjutor of the Archdiocese of Hartford, Connecticut, to eventually succeed Archbishop Leonard Blair, who recently submitted his resignation from the Catholic Church. Coyne will serve as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Burlington until his welcome in the Archdiocese of Hartford in October 2023.