Pope Leo XIV will name Bishop Hicks as the new archbishop of New York.
Archbishop Appointment in New York Pope Leo XIV is set to appoint Bishop Ronald Hicks to take over as the new archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan. A person familiar with the situation indicated that this decision could come as soon as “this week.” This development follows Cardinal Dolan’s submission of his resignation, […]
Nativity taken over by progressive priest — archbishop offers thoughts and prayers
St. Susanna Catholic Church’s Controversial Nativity Display Every year around this season, St. Susanna Catholic Church in Dedham, Massachusetts, opts for a different display instead of the typical Nativity scene. This year, they put up a sign stating “ICE WAS HERE,” implying that Jesus and his family may have been taken by federal agents, preventing […]
Archbishop Paul Coakley Appointed Leader of US Catholic Bishops
Archbishop Paul Coakley Elected President of U.S. Bishops Conference Archbishop Paul Coakley, known for his conservative stance within the church, was elected as the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Tuesday. Coakley, who previously held the position of secretary for the conference, won the presidency after three rounds of voting against Vice […]
Archbishop Steve Wood of ACNA Accused of Sexual Misconduct, Bullying, and Plagiarism
Accusations Against Archbishop Steve Wood Archbishop Steve Wood, who leads the Episcopal Church of North America (ACNA), faces serious allegations of sexual harassment, bullying, and plagiarism, though he firmly denies these claims. According to a report released last Thursday, October 23, a formal complaint signed by at least ten individuals has been submitted regarding the […]
The archbishop who pushed the gospel away from England
Decolonizing Curriculum Debates at Arizona State University At my university, Arizona State University, there’s been a push for faculty to “decolonize the curriculum.” On the surface, this seems like a positive step—highlighting marginalized voices and challenging power structures. Yet, digging deeper reveals a more complex reality. Many academics define “decolonization” as not merely addressing material […]
Anglican Church Divides over Woman Archbishop of Canterbury Supporting LGBT Rights
The leader of the World Conference for the Future of Anglican Communities (GAFCON), a group of Anglican figures opposed to the church’s liberalization led by British leaders, proclaimed on Thursday that he is the genuine leader of the Anglican Church and announced a split from Canterbury. Most Rev. Dr. Laurent Mbanda, alongside members of the […]
Nigeria’s Anglicans Cut Ties with Canterbury over Female Archbishop Seen as Supportive of LGBTQ+ Rights
The leader of Nigeria’s Anglican Church has expressed concerns regarding the recent appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the first female archbishop of Canterbury, which makes her a significant figure in the global Anglican Communion. Mullally, a 63-year-old former nurse, received this distinction last week, an event that may further polarize more conservative churches in […]
First Woman Named Archbishop of Canterbury, African Churches Raise Concerns
Dame Sarah Mullally has been appointed as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, leading one of the largest Christian denominations globally, including the Church of England and the Episcopal Church in America. Following a significant absence due to the previous archbishop’s resignation over a child protection scandal, the Anglican Church, the third largest after Catholicism and […]
Dame Sarah Mullally Becomes the First Woman Archbishop of Canterbury
New Archbishop of Canterbury Appointed Dr. Sarah Malary, who currently serves as the Bishop of London, has been named as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. This historic appointment makes her the first woman to take on this role within the Church of England. “Hello, my name is Bishop Sarah Malary. I am truly honored to […]
Minneapolis archbishop urges prayers that inspire action
In St. Paul, the Archbishop of Minneapolis is navigating emotionally charged discussions around the role of prayer following recent mass shootings. Archbishop Bernard Hebda’s parish includes the Announcement Church and school where a shooter tragically targeted children returning to school on August 27. The incident resulted in two fatalities and injured 18 others, mostly students, […]