Christians Are the Most Persecuted Religious Group Worldwide, Says Archbishop
The Holy See’s envoy to the United Nations in Geneva has urged governments to enhance protections for religious freedom, emphasizing that Christianity ranks as the most persecuted religion globally. In a statement on March 3, Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, the Permanent Monitor of the Holy See to the UN, highlighted that hundreds of millions of Christians […]
Pope Leo XIV Welcomes the Archbishop of Tehran, Who Was Evacuated During Conflict, at the Vatican
Pope Welcomes Cardinal Mathieu from Iran Pope Leo XIV met with Iran’s top Catholic leader, Cardinal Dominic Mathieu, the Archbishop of Tehran and Isfahan, at the Vatican on Thursday. This gathering was significant given the recent turmoil surrounding the cardinal’s evacuations. Cardinal Mathieu, originally from Belgium, arrived in Italy on March 8 after being evacuated […]
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism for missing archbishop event
Backlash Against NYC Mayor Over Archbishop Ceremony Absence New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani has recently come under fire for missing the installation ceremony of the city’s new Catholic Archbishop Ronald Hicks at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. This event, taking place on Friday, marks the first time in decades a mayor has not attended such a […]
Archbishop Fulton Sheen to Be Beatified by the Vatican Later This Year
Vatican Approves Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen The journey toward sainthood for renowned American Catholic evangelist Archbishop Fulton Sheen made significant progress this week, as the Vatican has approved his beatification, set to occur later this year. The Diocese of Peoria shared the news, marking a notable moment for the Illinois native six years after […]
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani absent at Archbishop Ronald Hicks’ installation
Mayor’s Absence at Archbishop Installation Raises Eyebrows Last week, Mayor Zoran Mamdani made a controversial decision that has sparked criticism among the local Catholic community. For the first time in nearly a century, he omitted attending the installation of the new archbishop, an event steeped in tradition. Ronald Hicks, aged 58, officially took over from […]
Archbishop Ronald Hicks recognizes NYC competitors during Sunday Mass
New Archbishop Ronald Hicks Celebrates First Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Archbishop Ronald Hicks of New York held his inaugural Sunday Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, amusingly noting that locals are trying to sway him from his Chicago roots, including his loyalty to the Chicago Cubs and deep-dish pizza. At 58, Hicks, who was previously […]
Ronald Hicks appointed as the archbishop of New York
Archbishop Ronald Hicks Inaugurated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Archbishop Ronald Hicks was formally installed at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on Friday, taking over after Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s retirement. “I happen to love New York. I really do,” Hicks said as he began his term, urging the community to start sharing this enthusiasm. […]
Exploring the intriguing ceremonies of NY Archbishop Ronald Hicks’ installation
On Friday, New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks was officially installed in a ceremony rich with Catholic tradition. The event began with a symbolic knock on the historic door of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan. The archdiocese made sure everything was just right, even changing the carpet color inside to align with Hicks’ new role in […]
New Archbishop Hicks takes office at St. Pat’s in NYC following a historic tradition
Archdiocese of New York Welcomes New Archbishop On Friday, Cardinal Timothy Dolan officially passed the leadership of the Archdiocese of New York to Archbishop Ronald Hicks. The event began with three knocks on the grand doors of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Archbishop Hicks, 58, arrived a few minutes early, dressed in traditional red, gold, and white […]
Cardinal Timothy Dolan looks back on 17 years as the archbishop of New York
Cardinal Timothy Dolan Reflects on His Time as Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who led the Archdiocese of New York for almost 17 years, expressed his deep gratitude as he transitions to a new phase in his life. He shared his mixed emotions, saying, “Are you sad about anything? Yes, I love being an archbishop.” He […]