On September 20 , 2014 , Pope Francis accepted George 's resignation .
On September 20 , 2014 , Pope Francis appointed Bishop Blase J. Cupich of Spokane , Washington , to succeed him as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago .
On September 20 , 2014 , Pope Francis accepted George 's resignation and appointed Bishop Blase J. Cupich of Spokane , Washington , to succeed him as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago .