Francis George

Francis George

Francis Eugene George, OMI (born January 16, 1937) is an American cardinal of the Catholic Church. He is the eighth and current Archbishop of Chicago, previously serving as Bishop of Yakima (1990–1996) and Archbishop of Portland (1996–1997).

A member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, George was created a cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 1998. He served as president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops from 2007 to 2010.

Read more about Francis George:  Early Life and Education, Priesthood, Early Episcopacy, Archbishop of Chicago, Extra-diocesan Posts, Recent Events and Speculation On Retirement and Succession

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