Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Pope Leo Elevates Chicago Cardinal Cupich After Conservative Backlash

Conservatives tried to cancel him. Pope Leo just promoted him.

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Christopher Hale
Oct 26, 2025
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Less than two weeks after some on the Catholic right attacked Cardinal Blase Cupich for planning to honor a pro-choice politician for his immigration work, Pope Leo XIV has give…

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