Archbishop Blase Cupich Archives

‘Metropolitan model’ may not answer question of abusive bishops

News Analysis
Mar 1, 2019

Is the “metropolitan model” the best way to tackle the thorny topic of bishops accused of abusing minors?

At Encuentro, Hispanics lauded for ‘fidelity,’ ‘mercy’ and ‘tenderness’

Encuentro
Sep 23, 2018

“In my experience as a priest and bishop, I have come to appreciate these qualities of fidelity, closeness, mercy and tenderness that seem to come naturally to Latinos,” said Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago at the V Encuentro.

Cupich dismisses Viganò claims as a ‘rabbit hole’

Catholic News Agency, Church in the US
Aug 29, 2018

Archbishop of Chicago Blase Cupich has dismissed recent allegations made by a former Vatican ambassador to the U.S., saying that Pope Francis has a “bigger agenda” to worry about, including defending migrants and protecting the environment.

Comfort level with dialogue a U.S. gift to the universal Church

Analysis, Church in the US
Oct 19, 2016

All three new American cardinals set to be elevated by Pope Francis on Nov. 19 bring strong backgrounds in ecumenical and inter-faith dialogue, but in reality there’s little remarkable about that, since the pope could have thrown darts at a dartboard in the US and come up with much the same thing.

Chicago’s new cardinal embodies the Pope Francis idea of a bishop

Cardinals, Church in the US
Oct 14, 2016

Chicago’s cardinal-elect is a pastor who identifies strongly with Pope Francis’s vision for the Church. As Archbishop of Chicago, he embodies the pope’s idea of shepherds who know their flock and are there for them — especially in times of suffering and need.

Chicago, Indy mayors thank Pope Francis for cardinal picks

Associated Press, Church in the US
Oct 9, 2016

Both Mayor Rahm Emanuel of Chicago and Mayor Joe Hogsett of Indianapolis have thanked Pope Francis for elevating their city’s archbishops to the College of Cardinals, praising both men as important spiritual and civil leaders in their environments.