CHICAGO (WLS) — Tributes to Pope Francis will continue in the Chicago area, including a special Mass Wednesday morning.
Cardinal Blase Cupich, the Archbishop of Chicago, will lead a memorial Mass at Holy Name Cathedral honoring the late pontiff.
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Many are reflecting on how Pope Francis transformed the Catholic Church.
Many people who admired him remember Cardinal Blase Cupich as a strong advocate for immigrants and refugees, and as a leader who worked to create a more inclusive Church.
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Cardinal Cupich, who leads over two million Catholics in the Chicago area, was appointed by Pope Francis and will now be part of the group of Cardinals who will choose the next Pope.
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Having a close friendship with the Pope, Cupich considers Pope Francis as a personal friend. He expressed his gratitude for being able to witness and live during the time Francis served as the Pope.
He believes that we are all fellow pilgrims and that we can learn from one another along the way,” Cardinal Cupich said. “That I something that I think is going to be a part of his lasting legacy
The Mass at Holy Name begins at 10 a.m.
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