US cardinals say next Pope must be 'man of deep faith'

Mar 1, 2013 - 09:46 am .- Countering much speculation that next Pope will be chosen based on geographic concerns, three American cardinals say the best candidate to succeed Benedict XVI is a man of holiness who can communicate the Gospel.

Group aims to influence Chicago archbishop appointment

Sep 19, 2012 - 02:09 am .- A Massachusetts-based Catholic lay group, Voice of the Faithful, is making efforts to sway the selection of Chicago's new archbishop by getting feedback from local church-goers.

Cardinal George of Chicago has cancerous cells removed

Aug 18, 2012 - 08:30 am .- The Archdiocese of Chicago has reported that Cardinal Francis George underwent surgery earlier this week to remove cancerous cells in his kidney, as well as a nodule in his liver.