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Which Pope named Cupich as Bishop of Rapid City?

  • Pope Francis

  • Pope John Paul I

  • Pope John Paul II

  • Pope Benedict XVI

Answer

Pope John Paul II appointed Blase Joseph Cupich as the Bishop of Rapid City on July 7, 1998. Cupich served in this role until he was named as the Archbishop of Chicago in 2014. During his tenure as Bishop of Rapid City, Cupich focused on promoting social justice, education, and ecumenical relations.
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