Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday named New York Auxiliary Bishop John S. Bonnici to lead the Diocese of Rochester, New York. Bonnici ...

While the year was marked by profound change, the new pope emphasized his intention to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics in a spirit of continuity with his predecessor.

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Salvatore R. Matano and appointed The Most Reverend John S. Bonnici as the next Bishop of Rochester.

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