Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Cardinal George heading to Rome for final meeting with Pope Benedict | abc7chicago.com

By Ross Weidner

February 18, 2013 ( CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Chicago's Francis Cardinal George will head to Rome on February 26th to prepare for the conclave that will choose the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church. …

  After mass at Chicago's St. Bride church Sunday, Cardinal George told reporters that he'll join Pope Benedict XVI and other cardinals at the Vatican for a final meeting with the aging pontiff on the morning of Pope Benedict XVI's last day as Pope. …

Cardinal George says a specific date for the start of the conclave will not be available until after Pope Benedict steps down. But, he expects a period of time for the world's cardinals to meet and discuss viable Papal candidates before the conclave begins.

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