Archbishop Ronald Hicks Appointed to Lead New York Catholic Church
Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Ronald A. Hicks, a Chicago native who grew up just 14 blocks from Pope Leo, as the new archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Dolan. Hicks, who has served in Illinois and has a deep connection to the city and its diverse community, expressed his commitment to addressing key issues like immigration and sexual abuse, and praised his predecessor's leadership.
