Cardinal Blase Cupich
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Cancellation of Illinois scholarship forces some Catholic schools to close their doors
The program made it possible for 5,000 low-income families to send their children to Catholic schools, according to the Archdiocese... Read more
U.S. dioceses respond to Vatican declaration on same-sex couple blessings
A new Vatican declaration on blessings issued Monday is seen by some bishops as an opportunity to clarify confusion and... Read more
Cardinal Cupich: ‘Nothing to be feared’ from ‘ancient reality’ of synod
“History has shown that the use of fear tactics by those who resist any kind of renewal that involves change... Read more
Cupich on German processes, same-sex blessings, role of women
The archbishop of Chicago spoke about the Germany Synodal Way and blessing of same-sex unions as well as the pontificate... Read more
Synod on Synodality: Here are the delegates representing the U.S. and Canada
A pair of U.S. college students, a religious sister who does karate, and two distinct sets of American bishops are... Read more
U.S. cardinals react to Benedict XVI’s death
A roundup of tributes from members of the College of Cardinals from the United States to the late pope. Read more
Chicago’s Father Michael Pfleger reinstated to ministry
Pfleger, a famous Chicago priest known for his social justice activism, has now been exonerated on four different sexual abuse... Read more
Chicago’s Father Michael Pfleger removed from ministry over new sexual abuse allegations
Father Michael Pfleger, senior pastor at St. Sabina parish and a well-known social activist, will live away from his parish... Read more
Cardinals Cupich, Dolan urge reconsideration of transgender mandate
The Biden administration’s proposal to force hospitals and doctors to perform gender-transition surgeries is “misguided,” the two cardinals wrote Monday. Read more
Pope Francis condemns 'senseless shooting,' calls for end of violence after July Fourth parade attack
Pope Francis has expressed shock and sadness over the mass shooting that led to the death of at least six... Read more
Local 22-year-old man in custody in July Fourth parade shooting in Illinois
Authorities identified the suspect as Robert “Bobby” E. Crimo III, who they believe is driving a silver Honda Fit. Read more
Pope Francis names Cardinal Cupich a member of Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship
In 2021, the Chicago archbishop welcomed the publication of Traditionis custodes. Read more
You saw the guitar blessing? There was more to that Mass that you missed
A tweeted video clip of a priest using a guitar to bless the congregation at the end of Mass sparked... Read more
Archdiocese of Chicago shifts course on school mask mandate
Catholic schools across much of the Archdiocese of Chicago (but not in the city of Chicago) can now make masks... Read more
St John Cantius parish in Chicago seeks to reassure faithful amid changes
The priests of Chicago’s St. John Cantius parish have pledged both continued support for their parishioners and obedience to the... Read more
Cardinal Cupich booed and heckled by some at Chicago March for Life rally
Cardinal Blase Cupich got a rough reception from some in the crowd at Chicago's March for Life rally on Jan.... Read more
Uproar over Chicago Mass: Did this Christmas Eve liturgy go too far?
Some Catholics believe the live streamed Christmas Eve liturgy at St. Sabina Church in Chicago, which featured a jazz band,... Read more
Cardinal Cupich issues new restrictions on Traditional Latin Masses
Cardinal Blase Cupich has issued a new policy for the Archdiocese of Chicago that curtails the celebration of the Traditional... Read more
Cardinal Cupich to conduct visit of Vatican dicastery on behalf of Pope Francis
The inspection will begin in a few days. Read more
Cardinal Cupich: A world without nuclear weapons is ‘not some utopian dream’
Ahead of important international meetings this week, Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago urged President Joe Biden and other world leaders... Read more
