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Cardinal George Cancels October Trip to Rome

By editor on September 25, 2012 7:29 am in US News / 6 comments

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Francis Cardinal George has decided to cancel his trip to Rome next month as he undergoes chemotherapy and adjusts his schedule accordingly.

In mid-August the Archdiocese of Chicago announced the discovery of cancer in the Cardinal’s kidney and liver, six years after he battled bladder cancer.

George undergoes chemotherapy once a week and was scheduled to visit Rome for most of October to attend a synod with Pope Benedict XVI and the 50th anniversary of Vatican II on Oct. 11.

The cardinal is still honoring many of his local events, though.

Spokeswoman Colleen Dolan notes that thought “he may not do a receiving line,” he believes in the “power of prayer and he is very strong, mentally and physically.” [more]

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6 Comments

JOSEPH C. says:

September 26, 2012 at 8:43 pm

OREMOS

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JOSEPH C. says:

September 26, 2012 at 8:43 pm

Cardinals like George are a gift from Our Maker,it is our duty to pray for him and his ministry.

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- Tony says:
  
  September 26, 2012 at 8:55 pm
  
  Thank God for Cardinals like, Mahoney,and the late Martini.
  
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Janice Brown says:

September 26, 2012 at 7:50 pm

May God bless you Cardinal George. We will pray for you.

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Marian says:

September 26, 2012 at 7:10 pm

I, Marian wrote the comment above.

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Marian says:

September 26, 2012 at 7:08 pm

I hope and pray Cardinal George will be blessed with a quick and full recovery if it is what Our Lord desires . Then maybe he will be able to go to Rome for the synod with THE HOLY FATHER !

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