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Bishop Blase J. Cupich of Spokane, Wash., returns to his seat after receiving Communion during a Mass concelebrated by bishops from Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and Alaska at the Altar of the Tomb in the Crypt of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 25. The bishops were making their "ad limina" visits to report on the status of their dioceses.

Photo: CNS photo / Paul Haring