New York City's new archbishop steps to up to the pulpit

WNYC News | Feb 9

A new man stands before the crowds at Saint Patrick's Cathedral. Archbishop Ronald Hicks now leads the second largest group of Catholics in the country. He'll succeed Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who spent almost 20 years on the job.

David Gibson leads the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham University. He spoke to WNYC's Michael Hill about what the transition between archbishops means for area Catholics and for New York City as a whole.  

 

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