Bishop Henning to replace Cardinal O’Malley in Boston

In a surprise announcement, Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Richard G Henning of the Diocese of Providence as archbishop-elect of Boston. Henning, who has only been a bishop since 2018, will replace 80-year-old retiring Cardinal Seán P O’Malley, who has served as one of Francis’ closest advisers since the beginning of his papacy.

WelCom, September 2024

In a surprise announcement, Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Richard G Henning of the Diocese of Providence as archbishop-elect of Boston. Henning, who has only been a bishop since 2018, will replace 80-year-old retiring Cardinal Seán P O’Malley, who has served as one of Francis’ closest advisers since the beginning of his papacy.