02/11/13
by Randi Belisomo
Reporter
Francis Cardinal George says he was surprised by Pope Benedict XVI’ s decision to resign.
Francis Cardinal George held a news conference this afternoon and says he knows the Pope’s decision was one he knows was not made lightly.
The leader of Chicago’s Archdiocese says he has “gratitude” in his heart for the pontiff’s teachings. The Cardinal says those teachings always centered on love and charity, the synthetic elements connecting all of Catholic belief.
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina has been elected the next pope, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran announced Wednesday night from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. He is the first South American pope. Until last year, Bergoglio was the archbishop of Buenos Aires before stepping down because of his age. He is 76.
The new pontiff, the Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, is taking the name Francis.
He replaces Pope Benedict XVI, who resigned in February.
WGN-TV’s Dina Bair is live with the latest from St Peter’s Square.
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1 Comment to “Francis Cardinal George surprised, but praises Pope’s decision”
February 12, 2013 at 9:24 AM
im glady that his holyness could resign his post!!! bless the Holy Father!!! and well wishes as well