Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Ronald A. Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, as the new archbishop of New York. Here are five things to know about Hicks.

Karachi – With Christmas approaching, the civil administrations of Pakistani provinces have implemented special measures to ensure maximum security near Christian churches. These measures were taken in the various districts …

On his visit to Turkey to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, Pope Leo XIV took up two themes dear to his predecessors, Pope Benedict XVI and …

Pope Leo XIV passes through the Holy Door carrying the jubilee cross as he leads the pilgrimage of the Holy See on June 9, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican …

by Andrew Doan Thanh Phong Ha Tinh – “A word of sympathy, a hand of supporting can save a life” was emphasized by Father Joseph Tran Van Bong in a …

Jerusalem – “Let us take the children from Gaza suffering from leukemia to the Hospital on the Mount of Olives.” This is the appeal launched by the Patriarchs and Heads …

Breaking News / CNA Vatican City, Dec 18, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks of the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as the next …

The Vatican closed 2024 with a budget surplus of 1.6 million euros ($1.85 million), it said on Wednesday, signalling a turnaround after years of deficits that had frustrated Church leaders, …

“What most attracts God’s graces is gratitude,” says the Little Flower, “because if we thank him for a gift, he is touched and hastens to give us ten more, and …