Cupich, Tobin and Farrell react to their cardinal appointments

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Cardinals-designate Blase Cupich, Joseph Tobin and Kevin Farrell (CNS/Paul Haring; Bob Nichols, Catholic Moment; Tyler Orsburn)

Kristen Whitney Daniels | Oct. 11, 2016

The three U.S. prelates who are to be elevated to the office of cardinal next month announced the news in low-key ways, each saying they were "humbled" by the appointment and asking for continued prayers as they take on their new titles and responsibilities.

The three -- Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich, Indianapolis Archbishop Joseph Tobin, and the former Dallas Bishop Kevin Farrell -- are among 17 new cardinals Pope Francis announced around mid-day Rome time Sunday. They will assume the office during a ceremony Nov. 19 at the Basilica of St. Peter in Vatican City.

The three are widely known for their moderate stances within the Catholic church and their emphasis on mercy. As members of the College of Cardinals, their chief job is to elect a new pope when that becomes necessary.

Many among the 17 new cardinals come from places that are not traditional cardinal sees. Tobin and Indiana is an example. Bangui in the Central African Republic, Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Merida, Venezuela are other examples of places that will get cardinals that have never had them before.

https://www.ncronline.org/news/vatican/cupich-tobin-and-farrell-react-their-cardinal-appointments

[Willie Pep]

1. I really like Archbishop Cupich.

Archbishop Cupich publicly supports labor unions and opposes right-to-work laws.

[link:http://abc7chicago.com/news/archbishop-cupich-defends-unions-criticizes-right-to-work/989540/|

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2. Francis chose well