Cardinal Blase Cupich arrives at Vatican ahead of funeral for Pope Francis

Thursday, April 24, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cardinal Blase Cupich, the Archbishop of Chicago, is now at the Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis.



New images Thursday showed Cupich praying at the side of the Pope Francis' coffin.

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ABC News will bring live coverage of the Pope's funeral Mass, starting early Saturday morning at 2:30 a.m.



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