Pope Names Bishop Blase Cupich as Archbishop of Chicago
Pope Francis has named Bishop Blase Joseph Cupich (pronounced Soo-Pitch) of the Spokane Diocese as Archbishop of Chicago, succeeding Cardinal Francis Eugene George, OMI.
The appointment was publicized in Washington, September 20, by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, apostolic nuncio to the United States.
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