Cardinal Francis George Cancer: Cardinal Has Cancer Cells Removed From Kidney, Liver

Cardinal George Is Again Battling Cancer
FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2006 file photo, Cardinal Francis George addresses the media in Maywood, Ill. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, he thinks George and other Catholic leaders "made a mistake" criticizing the governor for agreeing to present an award at a ceremony hosted by an abortion-rights organization. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2006 file photo, Cardinal Francis George addresses the media in Maywood, Ill. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, he thinks George and other Catholic leaders "made a mistake" criticizing the governor for agreeing to present an award at a ceremony hosted by an abortion-rights organization. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Chicago Archbishop Cardinal Francis George is again battling cancer.

According to a statement posted Friday on the Chicago Archdiocese's website, George underwent a procedure to have cancerous cells removed from his kidney and liver on Wednesday.

"His doctors will work with the Cardinal to plan a course of treatment," the statement reads. "The Cardinal will be resting at home this weekend and will be on retreat next week."

The Chicago Tribune notes that George, 75, underwent surgery for bladder cancer six years ago. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, he left Loyola University Medical Center cancer-free after spending 19 days there following surgery.

Earlier this year, George submitted his letter of resignation to the pope, a formality that set into motion the early stages of transitioning the city's archdiocese to a new archbishop.

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