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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

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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.

Retiring Cardinal George opens up on faith, freedom and death

Nov 18, 2014

As he enters retirement, Cardinal Francis George of Chicago noted the importance of living faith in the truth, reflecting on... Read more

Cardinal Francis George of Chicago gives the homily during Mass at the K of C Supreme Convention in San Antonio, TX on August 7, 2013.

You are my legacy, Cardinal George tells Chicago at final Mass

Nov 17, 2014

Cardinal Francis George celebrated his last public Mass as Archbishop of Chicago on Sunday, thanking the people of Chicago for... Read more

Cardinal Francis George of Chicago preaches a homily during a Mass said in San Antonio, Texas, Aug. 7, 2013.

Catholics in America will - and do - suffer for 'swimming against the tide'

Sep 12, 2014

Faithful Catholics will face increasing difficulties in American society as public life becomes more dominated by another “religion” that marginalizes... Read more

Cardinal Francis George celebrates Mass at the tomb of St. Peter.

Cardinal George participating in clinical trial of anti-cancer drug

Aug 25, 2014

Cardinal Francis George of Chicago is continuing cancer treatment and has agreed to take part in a clinical trial of... Read more

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

Search begins for Cardinal George's successor

May 22, 2014

The initial stages have started in the search to replace Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, who is fighting cancer for... Read more

Cardinal Francis George gives the homily during Mass at the tomb of St. Peter.

Cardinal George praised by columnist for outspoken vigor

Aug 25, 2013

Cardinal Francis George of Chicago’s “intellectual vigor” and “forceful defense of the Church” may be why Pope Francis has yet... Read more

(L-R) Cardinals Sean O'Malley of Boston, Daniel DiNardo of Houston, and Francis George of Chicago at the NAC on Feb. 27, 2013.

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

Mar 1, 2013

Countering much speculation that next Pope will be chosen based on geographic concerns, three American cardinals say the best candidate... Read more

Group aims to influence Chicago archbishop appointment

Sep 19, 2012

A Massachusetts-based Catholic lay group, Voice of the Faithful, is making efforts to sway the selection of Chicago's new archbishop... Read more

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Cardinal George of Chicago has cancerous cells removed

Aug 18, 2012

The Archdiocese of Chicago has reported that Cardinal Francis George underwent surgery earlier this week to remove cancerous cells in... Read more