Mourners Remember A Cardinal Of Many Facets
CBS 2's Derrick Blakley talks with parishioners and clergy members about the late cardinal.
Cardinal George
Text Of Homily At Funeral Mass For Cardinal George
The Homily given today by Archbishop Peter Sartain, Archdiocese of Seattle, at the Funeral mass for Cardinal George.
Visitation, Funeral Set For Cardinal George
Visitation will be held for two days at Holy Name Cathedral, followed by a funeral mass on Thursday.
Cardinal George Overcame Setbacks To Lead Hometown Archdiocese
Francis Cardinal George was a son of the city's Northwest Side, schooled at St. Pascal's in Portage Park. He had an unusually early vision of his destiny. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine looks back on George's career.
Poignant Tribute To Cardinal George On Archdiocese Website
Within hours Cardinal George's death, the Archdiocese of Chicago created a poignant and elegant tribute on its website.
Archbishop Blase Cupich On Death Of Cardinal George
Archbishop Blase J. Cupich's Statement on the Passing of Francis Cardinal George
Cardinal George: Doctors Have Run Out Of Options For Him
Cardinal Francis George, who has battled kidney cancer, was out Friday to accept an award from the Knights of Columbus.
Emanuel Officially Welcomes New Archbishop
The hottest ticket in town Thursday was an invitation to Mayor Emanuel's reception for Chicago's new archbishop. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
Cardinal Reflects On Cancer Battle, Infamous Ex-Priest
Francis Cardinal George talks with CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine and looks ahead to retirement, not really knowing what it will hold.
Bishop Blase Cupich Introduced As Successor To Cardinal George
Blase Cupich, 65, is from Omaha, Neb. and was ordained there in 1975, according to the Spokane Diocese website. He was installed as the Bishop of Spokane in September 2010.
Cardinal George Meets With Music Director Fired After Revealing Same-Sex Marriage Plans
Francis Cardinal George and a suburban music director met Tuesday and they talked about the director's decision to marry another man.
Cardinal George To Take Part In Cancer-Drug Trial
George disclosed in March that he was undergoing chemotherapy to treat cancer surrounding his right kidney and that he expected the cancer to likely be the cause of his death.
Cardinal George Visits Renovation Project At Niles School
Cardinal Francis George performed Mass today at St John Brebeuf Church in Niles then checked out a multi-million dollar renovation project at the school.
Catholic Church Begins Process To Replace Cardinal George
The process to replace Francis Cardinal George has begun, and Pope Francis is expected to name the successor late this year.
Who Will Replace Cardinal George One Day?
CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine speaks with a possible front-runner at a gathering of church and academic experts here.
Cardinal George Released From Hospital
Cardinal George is expected to be released from the hospital a week after being admitted after suffering flu-like symptoms.
Cardinal Hospitalized For Dehydration From The Flu
Cardinal Francis George has been receiving fluids and antibiotics from an IV, and is expected to go home later this week. The illness does not appear related to his cancer.
Gala Celebrates Cardinal George's 50 Years As Priest
Chicago's Francis Cardinal George is celebrating half a century in the priesthood.
As Cardinal George Nears End Of Career, A Huge Party Is Planned
A huge celebration is being planned for Francis Cardinal George's 50th anniversary as a priest. But, it could also mark the start an unofficial countdown toward the naming of his replacement.
Cardinals Say New Pope Remains Down-To-Earth, 2 Months In
George: Cardinals 'Not Ready' To Set Date For Papal Conclave
Another day has come and gone without a decision on when the Catholic Church's cardinals will gather to elect the next pope.
Cardinal George Has Short List For Next Pope
One day after Pope Benedict resigned, the Vatican is in a state of flux, with no clear indication who among a dozen or more possible contenders might be elected a successor.
Pope Betting Odds: Cardinal George Is 150-1 Longshot
The odds that Chicago's Francis Cardinal George will be the next pope?
Chicagoans Witness Final Days Of Pope Benedict
Several Chicago area faithful witnessed history at the Vatican on Wednesday at Pope Benedict offered his final papal audience before he steps down.
Cardinal George Targets School Closings, Staff Cuts To Save Archdiocese Budget
The Chicago Archdiocese is closing five schools and eliminating 75 staff positions in an effort to save millions of dollars over the next two years.
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