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Pope Francis is set to name Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich, viewed as one of his top allies in the American hierarchy, as a special delegate to a Vatican summit on family issues in October that is shaping up as a key test of the pontiff’s efforts to reform the Catholic Church.

The news of Bishop Blase Cupich’s new post as the archbishop of Chicago sent shock waves throughout the Catholic community, and in Spokane left adherents feeling both proud of their leader, and mournful to see him go.

Pope Francis made his most significant U.S. appointment today by naming Bishop Blase Cupich as Archbishop of Chicago.

The Associated Press has reported that Bishop Blase Cupich will be the next archbishop of the Diocese of Chicago.

A multimillion-dollar lawsuit pitting the Catholic Diocese of Spokane against the lawyers entrusted to shepherd it through its 2004 bankruptcy is set for a February trial.

The nave of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist grew dark with shadows of betrayal, abandonment, and anguish Friday night as Christians gathered to remember the crucifixion of Jesus, and the events leading to his death.

On Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m., five panelists will gather at Gonzaga University for a forum titled, "Can we afford the death penalty? The Loss of Compassion is too Costly."