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Cardinal Cupich’s Statements

Statement of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, on the health of Pope Benedict XVI

Dec. 28, 2022

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We have read with great concern the reports of Pope Benedict XVI’s declining health. Let us join our prayers with those of Pope Francis and Catholics around the world as we ask for the Lord’s grace to help sustain Pope Benedict as he has sustained the Church through his silent witness.