VIDEO: Chicago honors ‘strong believer of Catholic faith’

The Holy Name Cathedral choir sings at Cardinal George's Rite of Reception Tuesday afternoon.

By Noor Wazwaz

Mourners filled the seats of Holy Name Cathedral, saying their final goodbyes to Chicago’s Cardinal Francis George. George, the first Chicago native to serve as archbishop, died last Friday after a long battle with cancer. Medill Reports’ Noor Wazwaz was at the first day of funeral services Tuesday afternoon.

Photo at top: The Holy Name Cathedral choir sings at Cardinal George’s Rite of Reception Tuesday afternoon. (Noor Wazwaz/Medill)