Richard Henning Named Next Archbishop of Boston

Henning, previously Bishop of Providence, will succeed Cardinal O'Malley and be installed on October 31.

Henning has served as Bishop of Providence for over a year and was previously an auxiliary bishop in Rockville Centre, N.Y.
He expressed a commitment to dialogue on pro-life issues and support for women choosing to bring pregnancies to term.
Henning defended the Rockville Centre Diocese's bankruptcy decision amid sexual abuse lawsuits, emphasizing survivor compensation and the church's mission.
Cardinal O'Malley, who led the Boston Archdiocese for 21 years, leaves a financially stable but declining church in terms of attendance and school enrollment.
Henning aligns his beliefs with Pope Francis and is fluent in multiple languages, including Spanish and Italian.