CREDIT: AP The Archdiocese of Chicago announced on Saturday that Pope Francis has named Bishop Blase Cupich, a moderate bridge-builder with a history of supporting many progressive-leaning positions, as the next archbishop of Chicago. The Nebraska native will be replacing a highly political — and deeply conservative — bishop, and could potentially usher in a new era of American Catholic leadership that spends less time fighting culture wars and more closely resembles the populist leadership of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis Just Named A New Archbishop Of Chicago. Here’s Why You Should Care.
Jack Jenkins, Think Progress
Sun, 09/21/2014 - 12:02pm
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