Highlights
Cardinal Francis George is Chicago's eighth archbishop and one of the most prominent leaders in the American Roman Catholic Church. Often described by his brother bishops as brilliant, George is the leading intellectual voice of the American church and has emerged as the key point man between the U.S. and the Vatican on matters ranging from clergy sexual abuse to the language of the mass. A Northwest Side native, George conquered childhood polio to embark on a spiritual career that took him across the globe as a missionary. His journey brought him back home when he was appointed spiritual leader of the Chicago archdiocese and its 2.4 million Catholics. At his installation in Chicago in May 1...
Cardinal Francis George is Chicago's eighth archbishop and one of the most prominent leaders in the American Roman Catholic Church. Often described by his brother bishops as brilliant, George is the leading intellectual voice of the American church and has emerged as the key point man between the U.S. and the Vatican on matters ranging from clergy sexual abuse to the language of the mass. A Northwest Side native, George conquered childhood polio to embark on a spiritual career that took him across the globe as a missionary. His journey brought him back home when he was appointed spiritual leader of the Chicago archdiocese and its 2.4 million Catholics. At his installation in Chicago in May 1997, George introduced himself humbly to his new flock by saying: "I am Francis, your neighbor."
Displaying items 1-12 of 109
» View wsbtradio.com items only
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
•
Next >
-
Book: Cardinal tried to block Catholic honor for Quinn
WGN News, Chicago TribuneAn Italian best-seller that has touched off a scandal in the Vatican reportedly contains a plea from Cardinal George, urging the Vatican to halt an award to Governor Pat Quinn for abolishing the death penalty. The book is Your Holiness: The Secret Papers...Tags: Vatican City, Authors, Roman Catholicism, Christianity, Social Issues
-
Cardinal George exposed in 'Vatileaks' scandal
Tribune reporterReams of private Vatican correspondence published in a new Italian best-seller reportedly include a plea by Chicago’s Cardinal Francis George, urging the Vatican to halt an award to Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn for abolishing the death penalty....Tags: Vatican City, Authors, Abortion, Roman Catholicism, The Pope
-
Pride Parade to put faith at the forefront
Seeking to heal historical rifts between religious congregations and the gay community, organizers of this year's Pride Parade have moved the faithful closer to the front lines. More than a dozen religious organizations — Protestant, Jewish and,...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Roman Catholicism, Gays and Lesbians, Judaism, Christianity
-
Illinois dioceses, other Catholic groups sue over White House insurance mandate
The Roman Catholic dioceses of Springfield and Joliet have joined 41 other religious institutions filing simultaneous lawsuits that challenge the Obama administration's mandate that many religious employers have their health insurance cover the cost of...
Tags: Family Planning, Springfield, Health, Roman Catholicism, Crime, Law and Justice
-
Local Catholic groups join fight against Obama birth control mandate
Tribune reporterThe Roman Catholic dioceses of Springfield and Joliet have joined 41 other religious institutions filing simultaneous lawsuits that challenge the Obama administration’s mandate that many religious employers have their health insurance cover the cost...Tags: Family Planning, Springfield, Health, Roman Catholicism, Career and Workplace
-
Obama's critics on contraception
Republicans and Catholic bishops were on solid ground in arguing that forcing Catholic nonprofits to provide contraceptive coverage in their health insurance packages infringed on freedom of religion. They won a significant concession from President Obama...Tags: Family Planning, Freedom of Religion, Civil Rights, Birth Control, Health
-
Christians celebrate Good Friday
WGN NewsAt a prayer service in Daley Plaza to celebrate Good Friday, Cardinal George likened the suffering of Jesus on this day to the suffering of Christians in Chicago whether it is from illness, death, financial problems, anything that causes pain. After...Tags: Pilsen, Millennium Park, Good Friday, Religious Festivals, Tribune Tower
-
Cardinal celebrates reopening of Our Lady of the Angels church
Tribune reporterAn energetic, emotional crowd of about 400 worshipers gathered Saturday to commemorate the reopening of Our Lady of Angels Church in West Humboldt Park, once one of Chicago’s largest parishes before a 1958 fire that killed 95 people contributed to...Tags: Christianity, Religion and Belief, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, Humboldt Park
-
Finding a reflection of community in online comment sections
One of the notable things about being Trib Nation manager is getting to know the different communities more comfortable around one Chicago Tribune medium or another. Print, say, or online.
Which makes it all the more remarkable to see in Monday's comment...Tags: Media Industry, Petroleum Industry, Illinois Governor, Pat Quinn, Chicago
-
George: Government impinging on religious freedoms regarding contraception
Tribune reporterCardinal Francis George weighed in on the controversy over contraceptives in the nation’s health care law earlier today, saying that he was “a little bit dismayed” with President Barack Obama and the regulation that requires...Tags: Family Planning, Hospitals and Clinics, Civil Rights, Birth Control, Health
-
Chicago Magazine names 100 Most Powerful Chicagoans
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel tops Chicago Magazine's list of the 100 Most Powerful Chicagoans.
To see more details on each person selected, visit www.chicagomag.com.
1. Rahm Emanuel, Mayor, City of Chicago
2. Patrick Fitzgerald, U.S. attorney, Northern...Tags: Grant Achatz, Lisa Madigan, Ted Phillips, Rick Bayless, Lawyers
-
Monday, January 9, 2012
5:30 - 9 a.m. Jonathon Brandmeier5:35 a.m. Jonathon Brandmeier has details on how you can win tickets to the Cubs Convention. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mike McConnell 10:05 a.m. Just like Mike McConnell, Onstar is always there for you. Later this morning,...Tags: WGN, Idina Menzel, Tony Awards, Ku Klux Klan, Entertainment Events
Jun 5, 2012
|Story| WGNTV-LTV
Jun 4, 2012
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Jun 24, 2012
|Story| Chicago Tribune
May 22, 2012
|Story| Chicago Tribune
May 21, 2012
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Feb 15, 2012
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Apr 6, 2012
|Story| WGNTV-LTV
Apr 14, 2012
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Feb 20, 2012
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Feb 18, 2012
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Feb 14, 2012
|Story| WGNTV-LTV
Jan 4, 2012
|Story| WGN-AM
Original site for Francis George topic gallery.
