CHICAGO (IL)
CBS Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — After fighting a long battle with cancer, Francis Cardinal George has died, multiple sources reported on Friday afternoon.
Archbishop Blase Cupich, George’s successor, confirmed the cardinal died at 10:45 a.m. Friday at his official residence.
“A man of peace, tenacity and courage has been called home to the Lord,” Cupich said Friday afternoon.
George had battled three bouts with cancer, his most recent diagnosis coming last year.
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