Text pals: J.B. Pritzker, Cardinal Blase
Cupich in close contact amid the pandemic,
messages, emails show
Posted By: AltaD, 3/18/2022 1:31:44 PM
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s strict COVID-19 response over the past two years drew considerable resistance from the public at times, but he found a behind-the-scenes ally in Cardinal Blase Cupich, text messages between the two leaders show. Pritzker and Cupich were in frequent contact, according to newly obtained records that show they texted and emailed each other repeatedly from early 2020 into this year.(Snip) Cupich’s good relationship with Pritzker — as well as with other powerful Democratic politicians in Illinois — stands in contrast to how his predecessor, the late Cardinal Francis George, interacted with politicians.
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cosmonauts wore yellow suits to 'support Ukraine' 4 replies
cosmonauts wore yellow suits to 'support Ukraine' 4 replies
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Cardinal Francis George was a priest, Cupich is a politician.