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By Mary Ann Ahern | Wednesday, Jun 11, 2014
Cardinal Francis George says he knows who he wants to succeed him, but he’s keeping the information close to the vest.
George says he’s forwarded to Apostolic Nuncio Vigano a list of three names that he feels would be a worthy successor.
“They always ask you to give us three names, so I have,” George said.
Those three individuals were likely attending the American Catholic Bishops gathering in New Orleans Wednesday, what will likely be George’s last meeting as Chicago’s acting archbishop.
But whoever George favors, the Vatican will still need to agree. It will be Pope Francis’ first significant appointment during his tenure.
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