WASHINGTON
The Spokesman-Review
Catholic Bishop of Spokane Blase Cupich is being appointed the Archbishop of Chicago, the Associated Press is reporting tonight.
It’s a major step for the 65-year-old Cupich, who came to Spokane four years ago to rebuild a diocese struggling in the aftermath of bankruptcy.
He has taken bold steps since his arrival, including filing a major malpractice lawsuit against the diocese’s own bankruptcy lawyers. That case is bound for trial in February.
Cupich is considered a thought leader in regards to the Catholic church’s response to sex abuse scandal, an early advocate for zero tolerance.
His appointment to Chicago is the first major appointment in the United States by Pope Francis.
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