Blase Joseph Cupich

Blase Joseph Cupich, born on March 19, 1949, in Omaha, Nebraska, is the Archbishop of Chicago and a prominent figure in the Catholic Church known for his advocacy on social issues. After earning degrees in philosophy and theology, he was ordained in 1975 and served as a bishop in South Dakota and Washington before being appointed to Chicago in 2014. Cupich is recognized for his progressive stance on immigration, advocating for the rights of migrants and opposing mass deportations, particularly during the Trump administration.