USCCB president pays tribute to Cardinal George

April 21, 2015

The president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops paid tribute to the late Cardinal Francis George of Chicago as he requested prayers for the repose of his soul.

“As archbishop of Chicago and president of the US bishops’ conference, Cardinal George led as a kindly servant and unmatched intellectual, a man who encouraged everyone to see how God makes us all brother and sister to one another,” said Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville. “I join with my brother bishops in thanking God for the gift of his witness and invite all to pray for the faithful repose of his soul.”

 

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Further information:

• Archbishop Kurtz Pays Tribute To Former USCCB President Cardinal George (USCCB)
• Papal telegram following death of Cardinal George (CWN, 4/20)
• Cardinal Francis George dies after long battle with cancer (CWN, 4/17)