NEW YORK - Many people wonder what it takes for an archbishop to become a cardinal — especially when a local church leader reaches a new level of Catholic hierarchy that carries global influence.

"60 Minutes" featured three progressive-leaning American cardinals criticizing President Trump's immigration crackdown and ...

Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to discuss all things Easter weekend. From the Triduum, including Easter Sunday, to the potential visit of Chicago’s own Pope ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The retirement of Bishop Patrick J. Zurek was accepted by The Vatican on Friday, Feb. 13, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Amarillo ...

(The following statement was issued by Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, the archbishop of Washington, on April 7, 2026.) ...

PRAGUE — Cardinal Dominik Duka, a former archbishop of Prague who was persecuted by the communist regime and later helped negotiate compensation for churches for property seized during that era, has ...

Becoming a cardinal is a special appointment made by the pope, not something an archbishop campaigns for. Cardinals are senior church leaders with key roles, including choosing a future pope. Local ...