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Why is Cardinal Dolan resigning as Pope Leo XIV to appoint Bishop Ron Hicks as New York archbishop

Pope Leo XIV is anticipated to appoint Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet as the next Archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan this week, according to sources. Dolan submitted his retirement upon turning 75. Hicks, 58, has Midwestern roots and a reputation for strong leadership, making him a prominent candidate.