Sources are telling FOX 5 NY that Pope Leo XIV is expected to accept Timothy Cardinal Dolan's resignation and name his replacement as early as this Thursday, Dec. 18.

Cardinal Dolan, who turned 75 last February, reportedly submitted his resignation as required under church law, though Pope Francis did not act on it at the time. Pope Leo now appears poised to do so.

Vatican accepts Cardinal Dolan resignation as New York archbishop, naming Ronald Hicks as successor to lead the archdiocese starting February 2026.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan reveals book and documentary offers as he steps down from his role as archbishop of New York, a position he has held for 16 years.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan is expected to soon depart his post as Archbishop of New York, per multiple reports this week. Pope Leo XIV is reportedly expected to accept Dolan’s resignation this week.

While many New York Catholics may be sad to see Dolan stepping down, the cardinal assured them Pope Leo left them in good hands.

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York and named as his successor Bishop Ronald A. Hicks.

Multiple news reports indicated that Pope Leo XIV had chosen Bishop Ronald Hicks, 58, of the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois — the pontiff's hometown is on the south side of Chicago — to be the next ...

Thousands of New York City's faithful flocked to St. Patrick's Cathedral on Christmas to attend one of last Masses presided ...

After serving 14 years in New York's Archdiocese, Cardinal Timothy Dolan will reportedly be resigning ahead of Christmas.

Dolan's timely submission of his resignation in February reflects his adherence to these traditions, culminating in the acceptance of his resignation by Pope Francis shortly thereafter. With ...

Cardinal Dolan was welcomed to St. John’s Church by Father Szymon Kurpios.(Photos by Eric Gross) Timothy Cardinal Dolan ...