Cardinal George attends atonement Mass

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago's Francis Cardinal George was the main celebrant at a Mass of atonement and hope Saturday.

It is part of the healing process for sexual abuse survivors, their families and the church.

The service took place at Holy Family Catholic Church in Chicago.

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There was also a service at a nearby Healing Garden, a place for survivors of clergy sex abuse to pray.