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flag Ronald Hicks, 58, becomes New York’s 11th archbishop, succeeding Cardinal Dolan, under Pope Leo XI’s new papacy.

flag Ronald Hicks, 58, is set to be installed as the 11th archbishop of New York on Friday at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who retired at 75. flag Chosen by Pope Leo XI, the first American pope, Hicks will lead one of the largest U.S. archdioceses, serving about 2.5 million Catholics. flag He emphasized a missionary church focused on unity, gratitude, and collaboration across political and religious lines. flag The 2 p.m. Mass will include diverse attendees from government, business, education, the arts, and first responders, reflecting New York’s multicultural population. flag The installation marks a pivotal shift in U.S. Catholic leadership under a new papacy.

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