New York gets new archbishop: Pope Leo XIV appoints fellow Chicagoan Hicks

Hicks replaces retiring Cardinal Dolan and inherits $300 million abuse compensation fund as he prepares to navigate Trump ...
Yahoo

Spike Lee gifts Pope Leo XIV a New York Knicks shirt, during world of cinema event at the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets Hollywood stars including Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett and Greta Gerwig at a special Vatican audience celebrating cinema and its ability to inspire and unite. (Nov. 15) Meet the 6 ...
Yardbarker

Spike Lee Gifts Pope Leo Knicks Jersey

Pope Leo XIV recently hosted notable individuals from the film industry at the Vatican, and a New York Knicks super fan was one of them. Naturally, he brought the Pope a custom "Pope Leo" ...
Hosted on MSN

Spike Lee Surprises Pope Leo XIV With Custom Knicks Jersey During Vatican Audience

The Apostolic Palace in Vatican City became an unexpected crossroads of cinema, faith, and basketball on November 15, 2025, when Pope Leo XIV welcomed a select group of international filmmakers ...

Joliet Bishop to be promoted to New York Archbishop

Bishop Ronald Hicks of the Joliet diocese will be elevated by Pope Leo XIV to succeed Cardinal Timothy Dolan as archbishop of ...