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Francis George became a cardinal the same year he became _.

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  • Archbishop of Chicago

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Francis George became a cardinal in 1997, the same year he became Archbishop of Chicago. He served as Archbishop of Chicago for 19 years, until his death in 2015. During his tenure as Archbishop, he was a vocal advocate for social justice and a strong opponent of the death penalty. He also oversaw the construction of a new cathedral for the Archdiocese of Chicago.
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