Bishop Richard G. Henning, currently leading the Diocese of Providence in Rhode Island, will take over as the leader of the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, succeeding Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, a key ally of Pope Francis.
Cardinal O'Malley, known for his advocacy on issues like gun violence and the replacement of Cardinal Bernard Law during the sexual abuse crisis, is part of Pope Francis's inner circle but is retiring due to age, making way for Bishop Henning to potentially become a cardinal.
Bishop Henning, aged 59 and recently appointed as bishop in Providence, is expected to have a long-term tenure in Boston, a significant seat in American Catholicism, possibly paving the way for him to become a cardinal with voting rights in papal elections.
Cardinal O'Malley will detail the transition on Monday, introducing Bishop Henning as the new archbishop who will officially assume the position on October 31st.
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