Chicago Croatians ‘ecstatic’ about next archbishop

By Carla Johnson
Published September 20, 2014 8:57pm ET
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Chicago Croatians ‘ecstatic’ about next archbishop
Newly appointed Archbishop of Chicago, Archbishop Blase Cupich speaks to the media after it was announced that he would replace Cardinal Francis George, retiring leader of the Chicago Catholic Archdiocese during a news conference in Chicago, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) | PAUL BEATY

CHICAGO (AP) — The Croatian heritage of the next archbishop of Chicago — and his fondness for traditional delicacies such as sarma (cabbage rolls) and povitica (walnut pastry) — brought delight to the city’s Croatian community Saturday.

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