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Archbishop Cupich announces Cardinal George's death

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Saturday, April 18, 2015
Archbishop announces death of Cardinal George

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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