Pope Francis has named the Bishop of Spokane, Blase Cupich, to become archbishop of the Chicago archdiocese, according to an AP report. The Chicago archdiocese is the third largest in the US and one of the most influential in the nation. Daily Herald: Cupich will succeed Cardinal Francis George, according to a person with knowledge of the selection who spoke Friday on the condition of anonymity because the person wasn't authorized to speak publicly. George, 77, has had cancer and has said he believes the disease will end his life. The Archdiocese of Chicago has scheduled a news conference for 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Chicago. A spokeswoman for the archdiocese would not comment. Pope Francis' choice for Chicago has been closely watched as his first major appointment in the U.S., and the clearest indication yet of the direction he will steer American church leaders. Cupich -- his name is pronounced BLAZE SOO-pich, ABC 7 Chicago reports -- is a moderate and is...(Read Full Post)