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A shepherd who smelled like his sheep – Chicago faithful pay final respects to Cardinal George

Apr 25, 2015

By Matt Hadro

As Cardinal Francis George of Chicago was laid to rest Thursday, religious and lay members of the archdiocese revered him... Read more

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops meets in Chicago / Cardinal Francis George.

Leader, son, friend: Cardinal George remembered through the eyes of his superior

Apr 24, 2015

By Matt Hadro

A strong leader, yet humble. Approachable, yet not preoccupied with a desire to be liked. A high-ranking prelate and intellectual... Read more

Cardinal George's funeral vigil at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, IL on April 21, 2015.

Cardinal George praised at funeral for faith, conviction, courage in suffering

Apr 23, 2015

Chicago’s Cardinal Francis George received everything good from God and these gifts must now be passed on by those who... Read more

Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, at a press conference at the NAC on Feb. 27, 2013.

Apostolic Blessing offered to those who mourn Cardinal George

Apr 18, 2015

In a telegram to Archbishop Blase Cupich of Chicago, the Holy Father offered his blessing to all those who mourn... Read more

Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, at a press conference in Rome.

National outpouring of love, prayers for Cardinal George

Apr 17, 2015

The death of Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago on April 17 was met with an outpouring of prayer, as... Read more

Cardinal Francis George of Chicago.

BREAKING: Cardinal Francis George of Chicago dies at 78

Apr 17, 2015

Cardinal Francis George, the Emeritus Archbishop of Chicago, passed away Friday morning after a long batter with cancer.  Read more

Cardinal Francis George.

Cardinal George admitted to hospital for tests, evaluation

Mar 4, 2015

After being dropped from a cancer drug trial over a month ago, Cardinal Francis George, retired archbishop of Chicago, has... Read more

Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, at a press conference at the NAC on Feb. 27, 2013.

Cardinal George dropped from cancer drug trial, asks for prayers

Jan 6, 2015

Cardinal Francis George has asked for continued prayers after being dropped from a cancer drug’s clinical trial, which was determined... Read more

Cardinal Francis George celebrates Mass at the tomb of St. Peter during his February 2012 ad limina visit to the Vatican.

Chicago cardinal says cancer appears to be active again

Mar 7, 2014

Cardinal Francis George of Chicago told his archdiocese that Lent finds him in “poor health” as cancer in his right... Read more