Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

“Not a Country Club” — Archbishop Hicks Ushers in New Era in New York

At a jubilant installation Mass filled with Spanish hymns and immigrant voices, Archbishop Ronald Hicks made clear his vision a New York Catholic Church that “exists to go out and serve all.”

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Christopher Hale
Feb 07, 2026
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Inside St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Friday, the newly installed Archbishop Hicks delivered a striking first homily that set the tone for his ministry.

“This is a call to be a miss…

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