How does an archbishop become a cardinal? What to know

Becoming a cardinal is one of the highest honors in the Catholic Church. With the installation of New York’s new archbishop, Ronald Hicks, some people may be wondering how cardinals are chosen, what they do, and why the process matters.

How will Hicks become Archbishop of NY? Breaking down the installation process

Archbishop-designate Ronald Hicks will be installed on Friday during a special mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC. But how exactly does the installation process work?

Meet Ronald Hicks, the incoming archbishop of New York

According to the Vatican, Ronald Hicks, 57, brings a wide mix of pastoral, academic and leadership experience to New York.

Ronald Hicks installed as Archbishop of New York

Ronald Hicks will be installed as the new Archbishop of New York during a special Mass at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral.

Bishop Ronald Hicks to be installed as New York archbishop: What to know

The installation marks the official transition of leadership from Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan to Archbishop Hicks. Here's everything to know.

Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’

Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'peace and consolation' in first Christmas Mass

Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.

Pope names Ronald Hicks new archbishop of New York

According to the Vatican’s announcement, Hicks brings a deep blend of pastoral, academic, and administrative experience to New York. Read more here.

NY Archdiocese says it’s setting up a $300M fund for sexual abuse victims

In a statement, Cardinal Timothy Dolan said the archdiocese would pay for the fund by reducing its budget and selling off assets, including completing the sale of its former headquarters in Manhattan..."

Oklahoma pastor faces human trafficking, sexual battery charges

An Oklahoma City-area pastor is facing new charges after investigators say he exploited and trafficked members of his congregation.

Man hauled away by security after urinating on main altar at St. Peter’s Basilica: report

The latest in a series of disturbances at St. Peter’s Basilica prompted swift intervention by plainclothes police when a man was accused of urinating on the main altar.

Sheep in NYC? Church uses wooly animals for landscaping

"They’re out here doing our lamb-scaping," joked Thomas Wilkinson, tour director of the basilica. "They’ll spend the next month or two out here in the north graveyard, where we have a shed for them to call home."

Russell M. Nelson, oldest LDS president, dies at 101

Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the oldest leader in the faith’s history, died Saturday at his home in Salt Lake City at the age of 101.

Dr. James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder, dead at 89

Dr. James Dobson, founder of the Focus on the Family Christian ministry and former advisor to five U.S. presidents, has died at 89.