The Choice for Chicago

By Kristine Ward
National Survivors Advocates Coalition
September 22, 2014

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Pope Francis’ choice to replace Cardinal Francis George is Bishop Blase Cupich who will leave the Diocese of Spokane, Washington, to take over the helm at the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Apropos of nature’s season of changing colors, Cupich’s official outerwear will undoubtedly change from magenta to red in the not too distant future, again significantly ratcheting up his influence within the Church’s internal structure.

There will be mountains of words written about this choice now, at his installation, and at the time of the change-of-color events.

For now, deep into this crisis of monumental proportions with a huge Vatican public relations operation underway, we think the proof still remains in the pudding.

No matter what descriptive label is affixed to this choice, or parallel peering into the motivations of Pope Francis, or turn in the road that may be imagined or real, we think it suffices to say only these two words: we’ll see.

* Kristine Ward, Chair, National Survivor Advocates Coalition, Kristineward@hotmail.com