Vatican confirms resignation of Cardinal Timothy Dolan, announces new archbishop of New York

By Ashley Carnahan

Published December 18, 2025

The Vatican on Thursday accepted the resignation of Cardinal Timothy Dolan and announced that Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, will become the next archbishop of New York.

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