Pope Leo appoints Cupich to Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State

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Leo XIV Appoints Men to Power Who Reject the Moral Law – Bishop Strickland

gloria.tv | October 17, 2025

On 15 October, Pope Leo XIV appointed Cardinal Blase Cupich, 76, of Chicago as a member of the governing council of Vatican City.

“This is not a small administrative act; it is a declaration of direction”, commented Bishop emeritus Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, on PillarsOfFaith.net (October 16).

He noted that Cardinal Cupich has publicly opposed the Mass in the Roman rite, has celebrated politicians who advance abortion, and has consistently undermined those who defend the sanctity of life and the fullness of Catholic doctrine.

According to Monsignor Strickland the appointment sends the message "that fidelity to tradition and the moral law is now treated as an obstacle rather than a light".

He added: "When men are appointed to power who reject the moral law, who mock the Sacred Liturgy, who scorn the faithful who kneel before the Eucharistic Lord – this is not renewal, it is revolt against Christ Himself."

Bishop Strickland warns that the flock is being scattered while "the wolves wear mitres".