Archbishop Cupich meets with Pope Francis in Rome

ROME (WLS) -- Archbishop Blase Cupich met with Pope Francis Wednesday in Rome as part of a meeting with the board of governors of Catholic Extension, according to a statement.

The meeting comes ahead of the Pope's first visit to the U.S. later this month.
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Archbishop Cupich was previously in Rome earlier this summer, where he received his pallium from Pope Francis. His formal pallium ceremony was held during a Mass at Holy Name Cathedral on Aug. 23.