Former Joliet bishop to preach at Cardinal George’s funeral
Seattle Archbishop J. Peter Sartain, former leader of the Joliet Diocese, will return to the Chicago area this week to preach at the funeral of Cardinal Francis George. According to...
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Pope sends condolences for ‘wise and gentle’ Cardinal George
It was evening in Rome by the time the news of Cardinal Francis George's death reached Pope Francis on Friday. On Saturday, the pope sent a telegram to express his...
Chicago’s cardinal: Francis George rose to lead hometown’s Catholics
For all the things that polio took away from a young Francis George — running, playing baseball and riding his bicycle — it did little to derail his dreams of...
Cardinal George to be buried next to his parents in All Saints Cemetery
Cardinal Francis George will be buried in the George family plot at All Saints Cemetery & Mausoleum in suburban Des Plaines, where his parents, Francis J. and Julia R. George,...
Cardinal Francis George dies after long struggle with cancer
Cardinal Francis George, the first Chicago native to serve as the local archbishop and a man who during his 17-year tenure became the intellectual leader of the American church, died...
Barber recalls client, friend: Cardinal Francis George
Barber Alfredo Fricano quietly stood off to the side as Archbishop Blase Cupich announced the death of Cardinal Francis George in the courtyard of Holy Name Cathedral on Friday. But...
Bill would make Catholic hospitals tell patients about options elsewhere
A measure before Illinois lawmakers would require Roman Catholic hospitals to tell patients they can go elsewhere for birth control, certain medical procedures and other health care choices that violate...
Why is Old St. Patrick’s Church moving its massive block party?
For three decades, Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church has hosted one of downtown Chicago's most anticipated summer blowouts in the shadow of its steeple. But this week, the West Loop...
Sunday message for Fairdale tornado victims: Someone is praying
The second Sunday of Easter is supposed to be a day full of joy and hope, when Christians continue to reflect on the appearance of the risen Christ to his...
Chicago Archbishop Cupich to give Boston College commencement speech
Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich will deliver the commencement speech at Boston College's graduation May 18, the university announced Thursday. "Archbishop Blase Cupich is a champion for the economically and socially...