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SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller is calling the Pope’s nominee for the diocese of Chicago a blessing to the Catholic Church.
Bishop Blase Joseph Cupich was announced Saturday to succeed Cardinal Francis George, who is battling cancer.
“It is with great joy and gratitude I thank Pope Francis for this inspired choice. I am confident Archbishop-designate Cupich will enrich the faith of the people of the Archdiocese of Chicago, for whom I will always feel warm affection,” said Garcia-Siller in a statement.
Archbishop Gustavo served in the Chicago Archdiocese before coming to San Antonio, and was considered among the candidates for the job.
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