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BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV appoints Illinois bishop as next archbishop of New York

Catholic faithful gather on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral in Dublin to celebrate two milestones: a decree from Pope Leo XIV formally designating St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral as the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Dublin and the cathedral’s bicentenary.

Dublin Archdiocese dispels doubts, concerns about its financial position

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (at right) is shown here during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (at left) and then National Security Advisor Mike Waltz (at center).

Pentagon chief announces reforms to U.S. military’s Chaplain Corps 

This image is preserved in the Church of San Vital, built in 386, in Rome.

First painting in Rome of Our Lady of Guadalupe preserved in fourth-century church

Disabilities advocates in Buffalo, New York, during a candlelight vigil in opposition to assisted suicide.

Catholic bishops speak out as New York governor pledges to sign into law assisted suicide

Church of the National Vow in Bogotá, Colombia.

Colombian law recognizes historical importance of church dedicated to Sacred Heart of Jesus

Illinois state capitol in Springfield.

Catholic leaders back pregnancy centers, doctors in federal suit over abortion referrals

Army personnel stand guard in front of St. Mary’s Cathedral Church in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Dec. 23, ahead of Christmas 2024.

Bangladesh Catholics face Christmas under military guard after church attacks

San Diego Auxiliary Bishop Ramón Bejarano celebrates Mass at St. Augustine’s School on Dec. 5, 2021, to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Ramón Bejarano to lead Monterey Diocese

Bishop Ronald A. Hicks of Joliet, Illinois.

Pope Leo XIV to appoint next archbishop of New York

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