Pope Francis expresses his esteem for Cardinal George
AP - Seatle PI
Pope Francis says he had "great esteem" for Chicago Cardinal George and was very close to him during his suffering. George, who retired last year as Chicago's archbishop, died Friday after a long fight with cancer. Father
Lombardi, an English-language spokesman for The Vatican, says the
announcement of the George's death came in the late evening Friday in
Rome. (...)






















