Pope’s naming of New York archbishop signals continued challenge to Trump on immigration
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- Pope Leo XIV has appointed Ronald Hicks, the current bishop of Joliet, Illinois, as the new archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan. This decision signals the Vatican's ongoing opposition to the Trump administration's immigration policies, particularly in light of Hicks' previous condemnation of ICE raids.
- The appointment of Hicks to one of the largest archdioceses in the U.S. is significant as it reflects the Catholic Church's commitment to advocating for humane treatment of immigrants and its challenge to the current political climate surrounding immigration.
- This development is part of a broader narrative where Pope Leo XIV has consistently supported U.S. bishops in their criticism of the Trump administration's immigration stance, emphasizing the moral obligation to treat migrants humanely while also acknowledging the right of nations to control their borders.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
