Archbishop Cupich announces Cardinal George's death

Friday, April 17, 2015
CHICAGO (WLS) -- "A man of peace, tenacity, and courage has been called home," Archbishop Blase Cupich said of Francis Cardinal George.

Cupich spoke from Holy Name Cathedral on Friday, April 17, 2015, the day of George's death. Cardinal George died at 78 after a long battle with cancer.
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