Archbishop Charles Chaput, 66, of Denver, an American Indian, is poised to replace Cardinal Justin Rigali as the Archbishop of Philadelphia. (Ed Andrieski / Associated Press)
Denver bishop to replace Cardinal Rigali
By David O’Reilly
Inquirer Staff Writer
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver appears poised to succeed Justin Rigali as archbishop of Philadelphia.
Persons familiar with the process say Rigali will host a news conference Tuesday to announce that Pope Benedict XVI has named Chaput, 66, to lead the 1.5 million-member archdiocese, which spans five counties.
Chaput (pronounced Sha-pew) is a member of the Capuchin order of Franciscan priests and has led the Denver archdiocese since 1997.
A member of the Prairie Band of the Potawatomi Tribe of American Indians, he is the second Native American bishop of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, and its first Native American archbishop.
He is known as an articulate conservative who regularly exhorts his flock to live out the Catholic Church's teachings on social justice, especially its opposition to abortion and the death penalty, and its care for the poor and immigrants.
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