Cardinal Dolan Steps Down as New York Archbishop

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who was the Archbishop of New York, has stepped down because he turned 75, which is the age when bishops are supposed to offer their resignation according to church rules.

The Pope can accept the resignation right away or ask the bishop to stay until a new one is found.

The Vatican waited to make a decision because there were some legal issues to settle, like paying money to people who were hurt by the church.

Cardinal Dolan is a well-known leader in the Catholic Church in the United States.

He will keep his title as a cardinal, but he won't be able to vote for the next pope because he's over 80.

The new Archbishop of New York is Bishop Ronald Hicks, who is currently the bishop of Joliet, Illinois.

He will start his new job on February 6, 2026.

Bishop Hicks is seen as someone who shares the ideas of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope.

This change is important because the Catholic Church is dealing with some tough issues, like disagreements with the government about immigration policies.