Pope Leo has appointed a new archbishop of New York who has first-hand experience of countries from where millions have emigrated to the United States, signaling the potential for a more outspoken approach from bishops on immigration.

There's yet to be confirmation from official church sources, including Hicks who, like Pope Leo XIV, hails from Chicago's south suburbs. Another name that's been floated for the New York post: Chicago Auxiliary Bishop Bob Lombardo,

The New Orleans Archdiocese will pay at least $230 million to hundreds of survivors of clergy sexual abuse under a settlement approved by a federal judge on Monday